HC Deb 17 July 1958 vol 591 c125W
90. Mr. Sydney Irving

asked the Minister of Health at what time the siren was sounded at Broadmoor Institution on 8th July to alert local inhabitants that a dangerous inmate had escaped.

91. Mr. D. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health why the Broadmoor alarm was not sounded immediately the escape of a dangerous inmate was discovered; and if he will institute a full inquiry as to why the machinery set up after the Straffen escape was not put into operation.

Mr. Walker-Smith

The siren was sounded at 9.55 a.m. I am unable at present to add to my replies to the right hon. Member for Lewisham, South (Mr. H. Morrison) on 9th July and to the hon. Member for Brixton (Mr. Lipton) on 14th July.

92. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Health if the report of the Board of Control on the happenings at Broadmoor on 8th July has now been completed; and what further security measures are to be enforced to prevent a recurrence.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Not yet, though the Board are proceeding as quickly as is consistent with thoroughness. In the meantime I cannot add to my reply to the hon. Member for Brixton on 14th July.