§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Health if he will introduce legislation to amend Section 40(3)(b) of the Mental Health Act which provides that absence without leave for 28 days shall lead to the automatic discharge of an offender under 21 years of age committed to compulsory detention by a court under Sections 60 and 61 of the Act.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonNo. There are adequate powers for compulsory readmission to hospital in such cases, where necessary.