HC Deb 28 May 1924 vol 174 cc440-1W
Major MOULTON

asked the Minister of Health whether he is now prepared to form the proposed Committee to inquire into the lunacy laws; and whether, pending its Report, he will take steps to provide for more frequent inquiries into the mental state of patients detained in asylums by persons extraneous to such asylums?

Mr. WHEATLEY

I hope that a Royal Commission will be appointed within the next few weeks. Pending their Report, I will continue to keep a careful watch on the administration of the Lunacy Acts.

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