HC Deb 10 July 1924 vol 175 cc2437-8
18. Mr. HAYCOCK

asked the Home Secretary whether prison warders are allowed to speak to prisoners and give them good advice; if they do so would it be regarded as a, serious offence; and will he state the number of reports, the average fine, and the kind of punishment otherwise imposed on the officers for this offence during the past five years?

Mr. HENDERSON

Officers would certainly not be reported or punished for speaking to prisoners and giving them good advice.

Mr. EDMUND HARVEY

Is the Home Secretary aware that recently the Commissioners encouraged officers to take action of this kind as opportunity occurred?

Mr. HAYCOCK

May I have an answer to the last part of my question?

Mr. HENDERSON

I do not think I can add anything to my answer