HC Deb 21 July 1859 vol 155 cc247-8

Report of Supply brought up.

On the Vote for Prisons.

SIR WILLIAM MILES

suggested that the junior departments at Parkhurst should be kept for those children whom it was found impracticable to reclaim in the reformatories. He trusted that these reformatories would be extended throughout the country.

MR. NEWDEGATE

asked whether the Government had any scheme in contemplation for the establishment of a penal colony to receive those convicts whose period of penal servitude was longer than was found compatible with their health in prison.

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

answered in the negative.

Resolutions agreed to.