HC Deb 12 July 1905 vol 149 c391
MR. BRIGHT (Shropshire, Oswestry)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether any changes in the rules relating to military prisons have recently been made with the view to improve the condition of military prisoners; and, if so, what are those changes.

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

No change has been recommended by the Inspector of Military Prisons and none has been made. There are, however, certain points with regard to prison discipline which are under consideration, with a view to possible amendment.

MR. BRIGHT

Will the right hon. Gentleman at the same time take into consideration the question of corporal punishment?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

That is one of the questions under consideration.