The Care of the Feeble-Minded: Pressing for Legislation: The Annual Conference of the National Association for the Feeble-Minded on “after care” took place at the London Guildhall yesterday. The proceedings were opened by the Lord Mayor. … … (discussion of infringement of liberty and on a paper on “The Administrative Question”) … At the afternoon session, Mr. Leslie F. Scott, M.P. moved a resolution urging the re-introduction of the Mental deficiency Bill again next session. He contended that in the cases that most needed care and protection it would almost invariable be found that the fault was with friends and relatives who did not take the care that should be taken (Applause): Mrs. Hume Pinsent seconded the motion and said there has been a great deal said and written about individual liberty. The liberty which the members of the opposition the Bill would grant to the feeble-minded meant simply the liberty to be ruined. …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949