§ 20. Mr. McEnteeasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the case of two domestic servants who were sentenced on 17th April by the Exmouth Bench to two years Borstal detention; that the two girls absconded from their place of employment where they had been placed on licence from the Devon and Exeter Training School; that they were found the same day and brought before a special court the same evening; and whether, in view of the fact that these girls have no criminal record, he will make inquiries as to the desirability of mitigating the sentences imposed?
§ Mr. LloydThe attention of the Home Office had already been drawn to this case and inquiries are in progress. My right hon. Friend hopes that these inquiries will shortly be completed, and he will then give his careful consideration to the case, and will communicate with the hon. Member.