HC Deb 11 February 1932 vol 261 cc1009-10
32. Mr. COCKS

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give an estimate of what will be the increased cost of maintaining His Majesty's prison establishments as the result of the tariff proposals of His Majesty's Government?

Sir H. SAMUEL

It is not possible to form an estimate.

Mr. COCKS

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to give me an answer in three months' time?

Sir H. SAMUEL

It depends upon the course of prices.

Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS

Can the Home Secretary give information as to any such rises in price that have ever occurred?

Sir H. SAMUEL

That point does not arise out of this question.