The Parliamentary Committee, 1862 Flashcards
1
Q
Why was it set up?
A
To investigate the problem and come up with a solution.
2
Q
What were the 2 main perspectives?
A
Liberal and Conservative
3
Q
What were some of the Liberal views?
A
Improved hospital care for diseased men & women.
Penalties for men who hid being diseased.
Better barrack sanitation.
more leisure activities to entertain soldiers
4
Q
What were some of the Conservative views?
A
Greater regulation of prostitutes.
Compulsory medical examinations of prostitutes.
5
Q
Who was Sir John Liddell?
A
Navy doctor who advocated for the conservative view
6
Q
What view did the committee align with in the end?
A
They thought that the Conservative approach would be best
