§ Mr. HAWORTHasked whether upwards of 250 boys, between the ages of sixteen and eighteen years, passed through Strangeways Prison, Manchester, during the year 1910; and, if so, how many boys between those ages were convicted and dealt with otherwise than by fine or imprisonment?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe number of cases of boys between sixteen and eighteen received in Manchester Prison was 247. I am endeavouring to obtain the information asked for in the second part of the question, but this involves inquiries at no less than forty-five different courts, in some of which the records of age are imperfect, and I fear it will take some time to obtain complete information. When I have obtained it, it will probably be best to give it in the form of a Return.