HC Deb 24 March 1885 vol 296 cc381-2
MR. W. FOWLER

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether his attention has been called to the sentence passed on Henry Williams, at Winchester, in November last; whether he has received a Memorial from Poole, numerously signed, and including several magistrates amongst the signatures, protesting against the con- viction and sentence; and, whether he will order an inquiry into the case?

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

I have gone into the case more than once, and have come to the conclusion that there is no reason to interfere.