HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 c181W
Mr. Wade

asked the Minister of Health whether he will review the working of the Mental Deficiency Acts and amend them in order to provide stricter safeguards for the individual against wrongful certification and detention.

Mr. Marquand

The working of the Mental Deficiency Acts is kept under constant review in the ordinary course of administration. The possibility of amending the Acts is receiving active attention.