§ MR. T. M. HEALYI wish to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Depart ment has he since had an opportunity of reading the Blue Book on the treatment of Mr. John Daly and the other treason felony prisoners; and will the suggestion as to transferring them to another prison be considered?
§ MR. MATTHEWSIf the hon. and learned Member is referring to the suggestion of the Roman Catholic Chaplain, contained in the last paragraph of the Report, that certain of the treason felony prisoners should be removed for reasons of health, this suggestion was not endorsed by the Medical Officer. The Visitors state that, after prolonged inquiry, they see no reason for concurring in it, and the Prison Commissioners inform me that, in their judgment, there is no necessity at present of acting upon it. 1284 With regard to the removal of prisoners convicted in Scotland, I am still in communication with the Scotch Office on this subject.
§ MR. T. M. HEALYI will call attention to this matter on Report. May I ask if the Vote on Account will be taken this week?
§ *THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH,) Strand, WestminsterI hope it will be taken before the holidays.