HC Deb 13 June 1927 vol 207 cc672-3
34. Mr. LUNN

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if there are any women still in prison who were sentenced uncle the Emergency Powers Regulations during 1926; what time they have to serve from this date; and whether he will take steps to release them all forthwith?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

None. There are two who were sentenced at Assizes in March for offences under the ordinary law; both are due for discharge on 20th June; both their cases have been considered carefully from time to time, but I have found no sufficient reason for recommending interference with the sentences of the Court.

Mr. LUNN

Do I understand the right hon. Gentleman to say that there are only these two women still in prison as a result of the penalties which were inflicted in connection with last year's stoppage?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Yes, Sir.