§ 23. Mr. MUGGERIDGEasked 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. CLYNESMost 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. MUGGERIDGEWas it not an understanding that if education were given in the prisons there should be inspection, and has that been done?
§ Mr. CLYNESI should require notice of that question.