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- Mental Deficiency Committee; 1914-1948
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The Mental Deficient Act 1913 made provision for the separation of people deemed to have "mental deficiencies" out from the Poor Law system and into a separate institutional care system. Made up of the corporation Mental Health Committee plus other co-opted members.
Membership included the Mental Health Committee plus others.
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Statut légal
Required by Mental Deficiency Act 1913.
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Responsible for the care of people with "mental deficiencies" in the city. Worked in partnership with other bodies to identity and make accomodation and employment provision in institutions known as "colonies".
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The Mental Deficient Act 1913 made provision for the separation of people deemed to have "mental deficiencies" out from the Poor Law system and into a separate institutional care system. Made up of the corporation Mental Health Committee plus other co-opted members.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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JBM How York Governs Itself, BC 64/1