§ 85. Mr. Remnantasked the Minister of Health whether he has any statement to make on the escape of John Thomas Straffen from Broadmoor on 29th April in daylight.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithMy right hon. Friend has received a full report on this incident from the Board of Control but he is not yet in a position to make any statement.
§ 86. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Health if, in view of the escape of John Thomas Straffen from Broadmoor on 29th April, he will give instructions that homicidal maniacs are to be kept under close guard and observation for at least one year after committal.
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§ 92. Mr. G. Craddockasked the Minister of Health what steps he proposes to take to provide greater safeguards against any further attempts to escape from Broadmoor Lunatic Asylum; and if he will institute some method to give warning to the local inhabitants when escapes occur.
§ 94. Mr. H. Nichollsasked the Minister of Health if he will ensure that inmates of such institutions as Broadmoor are denied all access to ordinary civilian clothing.
§ 102. Mr. Watkinsonasked the Minister of Health if he will take immediate steps to tighten up the security arrangements at Broadmoor.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithAs stated on Tuesday last, the Government have decided to arrange a further independent inquiry into the questions of security that are involved, and the arrangements will be announced to the House as soon as possible.