242.—(1) The Inspector of Mental Hospitals may, for the purpose of carrying out his duties under this Act, examine any person on oath (which he is hereby authorised to administer).
(2) A person who refuses or wilfully neglects to give information upon oath when required to do so by the Inspector of Mental Hospitals in pursuance of this section shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds.
