§ 24. Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary whether prisoners who have served a long term of imprisonment, and are discharged in the winter months, have an overcoat provided or supplied to them when necessary; and whether it is provided out of public funds?
§ Sir J. SIMONOvercoats are not issued except for special medical reasons, but during the winter months governors are authorised to supply cardigan jackets, the cost being met from public funds.
§ Mr. DAYWill the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries to see whether any further assistance can be given?