§ Sir B. FALLEasked the Minister of Health if he can give any information in the case of Doris Cowan, now at Darenth Colony, Dartford, and who desires to return to her home, and whose parents desire her return; and if he is aware that this case was first brought to his notice some three months ago and that no information whatever has been given by him or his office?
§ Sir A. MONDDoris Cowan was sentenced to two years' Borstal detention at Portsmouth Quarter Sessions on 3rd January, 1918, for stealing jewellery. She was found to be mentally defective and not suitable for Borstal training, and was transferred by order of the Secretary of State to an institution for mental defectives. On the 21st of last month the Board of Control were asked to consider whether she might now be discharged to the care of her parents. The Board have made special inquiries as to the home conditions and the mental condition of the patient, but they are advised that in her interest it would be inadvisable to discharge her at present.