§ 17. Mr. LEONARDasked 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. COLLINSI 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.