HC Deb 14 March 1918 vol 104 cc485-6
8. Mr. EDMUND HARVEY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can arrange for the experimental introtion into any Irish prisons of the new methods of prison management which have been carried out with success in the prisons of Sing Sing and Auburn, in New York State?

Mr. DUKE

In the existing conditions in Ireland, I do not think it is advisable to try any avoidable experiments with the prison system.

9. Mr. HARVEY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can arrange for an inquiry into the system of duty for Irish prisons with special reference to evening duty and Sunday duty; and whether steps can be taken to provide that all prison officers shall have alternate Sundays off duty, as far as can be arranged, and to secure adequate hours of relaxation to those on evening duty?

Mr. DUKE

I am informed that the relaxations referred to are, with others, already given in Ireland.