HC Deb 19 March 1931 vol 249 cc2125-6
23. Mr. MUGGERIDGE

asked the Home Secretary if he can give particulars of the instruction given in prisons by prison schoolmaster-clerks; what is the number of prisoners attending such instruction; what is the extent of the education provided; and by whom it is inspected?

Mr. CLYNES

Most of the educational classes in prisons are taken by voluntary teachers; but some elementary instruction is still given by officers of the clerk and schoolmaster grade. I am obtaining the particulars asked for and will send them to my hon. Friend.

Mr. MUGGERIDGE

Was it not an understanding that if education were given in the prisons there should be inspection, and has that been done?

Mr. CLYNES

I should require notice of that question.