§ 7. Mr. SUMMERSBYasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that graves prepared for condemned persons at Pentonville are visible and within a few yards of ordinary prisoners while exercising; and whether he will give immediate orders to prevent any recurrence of this?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe limited space available within the prison walls makes 536 it impossible altogether to isolate the ground used for burials from parts used for other purposes, but steps are taken to screen it from the view of prisoners whenever a grave has to be prepared and until it is filled in.
§ 8. Mr. SUMMERSBYasked the Home Secretary whether the prison staff at Pentonville are previously informed of any visit of inspection about to be made by a deputy commissioner?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIt depends upon circumstances whether or not the governor is informed.