§ 19. Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEasked the Home Secretary whether he has had his attention drawn to the character of the quarters provided for officers at His Majesty's Prison, Pentonville; and whether he proposes to make any improvements in these conditions?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe question of improving the block quarters at Pentonville has received repeated consideration, but owing to expense and other reasons it has not yet been found possible to improve the existing quarters or to provide additional ones.
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCECan the right hon. Gentleman say how soon he will be in a position to take action to effect some improvement?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe question of improving the prison is one which has been under my close consideration.