§ 49. Mr. MAXTON(for Mr. KIRK-WOOD) asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consider the advisability of consulting with the Glasgow Corporation regarding the demolition of Duke Street Prison, Glasgow, and the conversion of the site into an open space, which would provide a valuable amenity in a congested area?
§ Mr. SKELTONWhile it is contemplated that the closing of Duke Street Prison may be possible at some future date, no decision has been taken on this point, and no decision can be taken for some time to come. There can, therefore, be no question of considering the utilisation of the site at the present time.
§ Mr. MAXTONWhy need there be any delay in deciding upon the demolition of this prison, if you have decided to put it out of action?
§ Mr. SKELTONAccommodation must be found for those prisoners at present in Duke Street prison. Accommodation has been found, I think, for practically all the men, but the question of the transfer of the women prisoners has not yet been decided.
§ Mr. MAXTONLet them out.