§ 41. Mr. HAYESasked the Home Secretary how many convicts have been punished in connection with the recent disturbances at Parkhurst Prison; how many have been subjected to confinement in punishment cells and for what periods; and what is the estimated cost of the damage done during the disturbances?
§ Captain HACKINGI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Westhoughton (Mr. Rhys J. Davies) and printed in the Debates of 8th instant. There have been no disturbances; nothing more than minor breaches of discipline such as may occasioNally occur among convicts. On 24th and 25th November three convicts broke glass or equipment; total estimated damage, £5 5s. 1½d.; on the latter occasion 10 convicts shouted from their cells. Seven of these convicts were awarded close confinement—six for three days, one for 28 days. One convict is still to come before the Board of Visitors.
§ 42. Mr. HAYESasked the Home Secretary on what grounds educational facilities have been withdrawn from a large number of the inmates of Parkhurst convict prison; and why modifications have been made in relation to the educational lectures give in the prison?
§ Captain HACKINGAttendance at educational lectures is not being allowed to convicts who are unlikely to benefit educatioNaily or are ineligible under prison regulations.
§ Mr. HAYESCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say why concerts have been discontinued at this establishment?
§ Captain HACKINGThe original question was in regard to educational facilities. I must have notice of the other question.
§ Captain HACKINGThat is very largely in the hands of the prison governor but it is very obvious in many cases.