§ Mr. FRANCEasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been drawn to the case of William Barker, of Kirkhamgate, near Wakefield, an old man in receipt of poor relief, who was committed to prison by an order of the West Riding justices at Wakefield on 3rd March for non-payment of poor rate amounting to £1 5s. 4d.; and Whether he will take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI have received a representation with regard to this case, but can only say that, as it is a case of civil debt, I have no power to take action.