§ 12. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether a decision has yet been reached with regard to closing down His 1875 Majesty's prison at Dartmoor; and whether the prison is to be pulled down, and, if so, for what purpose the site is to be used?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThere is no present intention of closing Dartmoor Prison.
§ Mr. THORNEDo we understand that the reports which appeared in the papers are incorrect and that the right hon. Gentleman's Department have no intention of doing this?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have just said that we have no such intention. I am not responsible for what appears in the Press.