§ Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of public uneasiness over the recent escape from Broadmoor of Antonie Czachur; whether he is satisfied that the siren installed three years ago is effective; and how it was possible for Czachur to escape.
§ Mr. TurtonThere is naturally uneasiness, which we all share, about any escape from Broadmoor. The siren was effective in warning the neighbourhood and summoning the staff off duty. Extensive research and tests have been made into the possibility of improving the warning system. Antonie Czachur, who was not regarded as a dangerous person ran away from an outside working party in the charge of a male nurse. He was caught after two hours.