§ 57. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the report of Colonel Allan, inspector of constabulary in the western division, to the effect that more liberal use of the birch-rod would be beneficial to juvenile offenders; and whether, in view of the policy of the Home Office, which is opposed to birching as useless, he will take steps to counteract the effect of this part of Colonel Allan's report?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe inspector's advice appears to me to be intended for parents and therefore has no bearing on the work of the juvenile courts in dealing with offenders against the law.