§ MR. MITCHELL-THOMSONI beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he has yet received the petition from the warders and staff of Barlinnie Prison, which was despatched fifteen months ago; and whether he proposes to take any action to redress the grievances set forth therein.
§ MR. HERBERT SAMUEL (for MR. SINCLAIR)The petition has received my right hon. friend's careful consideration, but it has not been found possible to provide the large proportionate increase to the staff which would be required to institute the reduction of hours desired.