HC Deb 02 December 1930 vol 245 cc1960-1
20. Mr. HORRABIN

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he can state for what kinds of work the Government of the Union of South Africa hires out penal labour to private employers; and whether the products of such work include any commodities imported into this country?

Mr. THOMAS

I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the section of the Union Act relating to prisons which deals with the question of the employment of convict labour. So far as I am aware, the answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. LESLIE BOYCE

Has the right hon. Gentleman taken any steps with regard to the Dominions to make amends for the incredible outrage he committed last Thursday?