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Source 1D is evidence given to a House of Commons Committee on the Glasgow Police Bill 1890. The person giving evidence was Professor John McKendrick, a medical expert. Read paragraphs 317 to 321.

Study the document and answer the following questions.

Questions

1. Why did Professor McKendrick think that the houses were in a state of "wretchedness and discomfort"?

2. Why was the Professor pleased to get into the fresh air in the court?
evidence to Slect Committee
Evidence to House of Lords Select Committee on the Glasgow Police Bill, 1890, Glasgow City Libraries and Archives - A3/1/129
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