§ 69. Mr. P. MEEHANasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that owing to increased cost of living prison warders in Ireland are finding it impossible to support themselves and their families out of their present wage; and whether, taking into consideration the fact that a considerable sum has been saved out of last year's Prison Estimates, a sufficient increase of wages can be granted to enable a responsible body of public servants to support themselves and their families without incurring debts they cannot discharge?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am aware of the difficulties with which Irish prison warders, in common with other classes of the community are faced in consequence of the present hight cost of living. Proposals for an increase of wages in their case are at present receiving the consideration of the Treasury and the Irish Government.
§ Mr. MEEHANIs the right hon. Genman aware that before the War the Advisory Board appointed by the Lord Lieutenant unanimously recommended an increased wage for warders employed in our prisons?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am very well aware that the prison warders have a very strong case indeed.