HC Deb 01 April 1963 vol 675 c1W
Sir B. Janner

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that a new form of restraint is now in use in some mental hospitals whereby an old person is firmly fixed in an armchair by a table across the arms screwed on both sides which prevents the patient from moving; and if he will prohibit this practice.

Mr. Braine

I understand that chairs with table attached are sometimes used on medical direction.

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