HC Deb 22 March 1911 vol 23 c389
Mr. ALDEN

asked the Home Secretary whether he has any objection to the warders of His Majesty's prisons service forming a federation on lines similar to that of the Postmen's Federation?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Churchill)

Yes, Sir. There are obvious and grave objections on grounds of public policy to such a practice. Prison warders are a disciplined force like the Police and the Army; and they are allowed other and more suitable means of bringing any grievances they may have to the notice of the Prison Commission and the Home Secretary.