§ 35. Mr. ALPASSasked the Home Secretary whether the case of Herbert Henry Woodward, of Philip Street, St. Philip's, Bristol, has been brought to his notice; whether he is aware that this man was prosecuted for theft and sentenced at the Bristol Police Court on 4th May last to eight months' imprisonment with hard labour; and whether, in view of the facts that Woodward had held the position of porter for 16 years, that no complaint had been made against his character previously, that his wages were only 20s. per week and a small commission, and that this was his first offence, he will consider the question of modifying the sentence?
§ Mr. CLYNESI have called for reports, but I am not yet in a position to reply.