§ MR. SEXTONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the "remission of hard labour" by the Lord Lieutenant, in the case of Mr. Edward Harrington, M.P., has made no change in his occupation, and has deprived him of four ounces of bread and half a pint of milk daily?
§ *MR. A. J. BALFOURThere is a change in Mr. Harrington's diet, though not to the extent stated in the question. An average of 3 1–7oz. bread, 4–7oz. potatoes, and ¼ pint of milk is the real amount. The benefit to Mr. Harrington will not accrue until the work of preparing his defence terminates, which will, I presume, he soon. The prison doctor will, of course, see that Mr. Harrington has all the nourishment necessary for health.
§ MR. SHAW LEFEVRE (Bradford, Central)How long did Mr. Harrington undergo the sentence of hard labour?
§ *MR. A. J. BALFOURIt was decided that three months of the six months' hard labour to which Mr. E. Harrington was sentenced should be remitted.