HC Deb 19 November 1925 vol 188 cc620-1W
Mr. HAYES

asked the Home Secretary whether J. G. Prickett, now an inmate of Broadmoor criminal lunatic asylum, has been certified by the medical superintendent to be sane; if so, when was he first certified sane; whether since such certification he has shown any sign of insanity; whether he is fit for suitable work if liberated; whether his case has been considered for liberation; and, if so, on what grounds the application was rejected?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Prickett has not been certified sane. Applications for his discharge have been considered very carefully, but, in view of all the circumstances of the case, I should not feel justified in authorising this man's release.