Charity Organization: Worcester Conference and the Care of the Feeble-Minded: The Royal Commission’s Report: … … Mrs. Hume Pinsent said they desired immediate legislation to enable the community to take the care and control of the mentally defective. The subject was no longer one on which it could be said it was wiser to wait for further information. They already knew all that was necessary for practical steps. She believed the scheme of the Commissioners would commend itself to all. She advocated one central authority to deal with mentally defective persons. … (continues) …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949