HC Deb 17 May 1938 vol 336 c192
4. Mr. McGovern

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the terms of prison rule No. 153 governing the duties of the Governor, and the extent to which this rule is complied with in Barlinnie Prison?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

The Prison Rule referred to reads as follows: The Governor shall arrange that male prisoners who are physically fit shall be exercised in physical drill. Owing to the large number of prisoners in Barlinnie Prison, and the limited space available, it is not practicable to extend daily physical drill to all prisoners who are fit. In fact, a substantial number of prisoners receive physical drill, and those who do not receive such drill have physical exercise for three-quarters of an hour each day.

Mr. McGovern

In view of the fact that this rule and many other rules are not complied with, has the Secretary of State any proposals to make whereby the rules shall be carried out and physical training given?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

I have explained the administrative difficulty of carrying out the rules fully in this case, but I am looking into the matter.