§ MR. WATT (Glasgow College)I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if his attention has been called to the statement on page 14 of Code 218, 1900, in the Report of the Departmental Committee on Scottish Prisons, to the effect that the chairman of the Prison Commissioners objects to telephones, but they are now a 731 recognised convenience for the transaction of business, and might be introduced with advantage into the general service of prisons; and if he will explain why nothing has been done to give effect to the Committee's recommendations.
§ MR. SINCLAIRTreasury consent has been given to the connection of the Commissioners' Office and the two Glasgow Prisons with the Exchange, and steps will be taken to have telephones introduced.