HC Deb 14 April 1932 vol 264 c976
18. Captain BALFOUR

asked the Home Secretary if he can now make any statement as to the results of the experiment of allowing remand prisoners at Brixton the use of tobacco and as to the possible extension of the privilege to other prisons?

Sir H. SAMUEL

The results of this experiment thus far are satisfactory, but sufficient experience has not yet been gained to justify its extension to other prisons.

Captain BALFOUR

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how long will be needed for the results before be can make some further announcement?

Sir H. SAMUEL

I think this matter should be left to the discretion of the Prison Commissioners, and I have no doubt that they will take further action as soon as they think it desirable.