§ 12. Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that visitors to Barlinnie detention camp have to speak to the detained soldiers through iron bars; that the soldiers are in small cubicles three feet away; that as many as four visits may take place at a time with visitors and soldiers trying to make themselves understood above each others voices; and can modern methods be introduced instead of this method of dealing with visitors?
§ Captain MargessonI am aware that the facilities for interview at the military prison and detention barracks to which my hon. Friend refers have been unsatisfactory, and the construction of alternative accommodation was put in hand some time ago. I am glad to say that the new premises have now been completed and are already in use.
§ Mr. GallacherAre we to understand that this method of receiving visitors will be stopped? It is only two weeks since I was there visiting, and I had this experience.
§ Captain MargessonI hope the new arrangements will be found to be much more satisfactory.