HC Deb 12 March 1935 vol 299 c187
17. Mr. LEONARD

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the inquiry into the disturbances at Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow, is being conducted independently by Sir George Rankin or in conjunction with the Scottish Prison Department?

Sir G. COLLINS

I appointed Sir George Rankin to hold an independent inquiry and he alone will be responsible for the report. Arrangements were, however, made for him to receive such assistance as he might desire from the head of the Prisons Department for Scotland and the assistant secretary at the Scottish Office in charge of prisons administration.