HC Deb 18 February 1907 vol 169 c559
MR. WATT (Glasgow College)

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will give the reasons for the extension of the appointment of the chairman of the Prison Commissioners for two years beyond the age limit.

MR. SINCLAIR

On a full examination of the condition of the prisons service I was satisfied that this is a case to which the provisions of the Treasury Minute of 26th July, 1906, dealing with prolongation of service, peculiarly applied.