§ 14. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Home Secretary whether he has now considered the report of the Departmental Committee on Corporal Punishment; and, if so, whether he intends to introduce legislation to implement the recommendations of that committee?
19. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Home Secretary what steps are being taken to implement the recent report on corporal punishment?
§ Sir S. HoareThe report will in due course receive the careful consideration of His Majesty's Government, but I am not in a position to make a statement at present.
§ Mr. DaviesCan the right hon. Gentleman tell us when he will be in a position to make a statement?
§ Sir S. HoareI am afraid I cannot, to-day.