HC Deb 05 June 1907 vol 175 cc666-7
MR ASHLEY

I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what improvements have recently been made in the gaol at Nairobi; and what improvements are in contemplation.

MR. CHURCHILL

A sum of £5,000 has been provided on the Estimates for this year out of a total sum of £l5,029 required to build a new gaol suitable for European prisoners at Nairobi. The Secretary of State is not aware whether the building operations have been already commenced.

MR. ASHLEY

I want to know what improvements have been recently effected there?

MR. CHURCHILL

was unable to state what progress had been made.

SIR GILBERT PARKER (Gravesend)

Have any complaints recently been † See pages 298–9 received from British prisoners in the Nairobi gaol?

MR. CHURCHILL

Complaints are often received as to the accommodation and treatment of prisoners.

MR. CROOKS (Woolwich)

Is it not the fact that prisoners are never satisfied?

MR. CHURCHILL

Very likely.