The main thrust of the report is that there is a severe shortage of staff. The independent investigators who examined the organisation of St. Mary's stated there was a shortage of approximately 100 people in the home. This had led to a lack of stimulation of inmates during the day which meant the main problems arose at night when it was more difficult to deal with them. The investigators also stated excessive restraint was used on patients, particularly through the use of straitjackets. Some patients were restrained in all-in-one suits. There were specific problems at night also because there was an even greater shortage of staff. Members of staff pointed out that consultants always prescribed the restraint but I am sure they only did so because they believed it was the last measure they could prescribe.