HC Deb 12 July 1933 vol 280 cc1069-70
14. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the Report for 1932 of the Inspector-General of Prisons in Ceylon; and what steps it is proposed to take in the matter of inadequacy of staff in the Prison Department?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I have recently received a copy of the report in question. I have however no information as to what steps the Government of Ceylon propose to take as regards the staffing of the Prisons Department. This is a matter for consideration in the first instance by the Executive Committee of Home Affairs of the State Council of Ceylon.