HC Deb 03 March 1879 vol 244 cc13-4
MR. O'CONNOR POWER

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If he can inform the House when the Report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the working of the Penal Servitude Acts is likely to be presented to Parliament?

MR. ASSHETON CROSS

Sir, I have received a letter from the secretary to the Commissioners, stating that they are still taking evidence, but they expect to be able to present the Report in the present Session.