§ 48 and 49. Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) the number of prisoners who were killed or wounded during the disturbances which took place at the general penitentiary in Jamaica during the three months ending 30th September, 1926, the number of prisoners on whom corporal punishment was inflicted, and the average population of the penitentiary during this period;
(2) what action has been taken on the Report of the Commission appointed by file Governor of Jamaica to inquire into the administration of prisons in the Colony?
§ Mr. AMERYThe number of prisoners killed or subsequently dying of wounds inflicted during these disturbances was 5; of wounded, 14; and of corporal punishments, 152. I have no exact information as to the population of the general penitentiary during these months, but the estimated population for the year was 900. I will send the hon. Member a statement of the action taken or being taken on the Report of the Commission, as it would be too long for oral reply.