The Parliamentary Commissions

Question 1

Why were two commissions established?

Answer 1

To inquire into how the laws were organised and administered.

Question 2

What was the name of the commission set up in 1870?

Answer 2

The Royal Commission

Question 3

What did The Royal Commission conclude?

Answer 3

After 45 days and 80 witness interviews, they concluded that the acts had caused a ‘marked diminution’ in venereal disease and the number of prostitutes.

Question 4

What did The Royal Commission recommend?

Answer 4

Recommended the removal of some parts of the law which required periodic examination.

Question 5

What was the government response to The Royal Commission’s recommendation?

Answer 5

They ignored it, but this strengthened the oppositions argument

Question 6

What was the name of the commission set up in 1879?

Answer 6

Select Committee of the HoC

Question 7

What did the Select Committee of the HoC report in 1882 state?

Answer 7

Stated that the acts had successfully protected the army from venereal disease.