§ 11. Mr. TAYLORasked the Home Secretary whether he has yet received any response to his appeal for a rich man to offer £100,000 for a new Borstal institution?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSMy appeal produced more than one response, and at one time I had good grounds for 524 hoping that it would be successful. I am glad to say that there will be no delay in starting the arrangements for providing a new institution. After consultation with the Chancellor of the Exchequer I have given directions that the preliminary steps shall be taken at once.
§ Mr. TAYLORDo I understand that some individual has offered the gift of this institution, or is the cost going to be borne by State funds?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSOne individual got very near to making a gift of the sum, but I am sorry to say it was diverted to another form of charity. It will now be provided by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
§ Mr. TAYLORWhy did not the right hon. Gentleman take steps to obtain money from public sources if the institution was needed, instead of issuing an appeal of this kind?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSIf anyone likes to make a gift in relief of the common Exchequer, I see no reason why I should not accept it. Now my right hon. Friend has agreed to provide public money for it.
§ Mr. TAYLORHas not the right hon. Gentleman's action in the matter caused delay?