§ MR. M'CARTAN (Down, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can now state for what periods the convict prisoner M'Caffrey has been punished by solitary confinement, or otherwise, since his return to Downpatrick Gaol from London, where he had been brought as a witness?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe General Prisons Board report five cases of punishment. Perhaps it would be more convenient if I show the Return to the hon. Member. He can then ask a further question if he wishes to do so. I am, however, quite willing to read out the reply in the House if the hon. Member wishes it.