60. Mr. Astorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the Prison Commission last published an Annual Report; and whether, in view of the changes made in prison administration during the war, he will consider publishing a Report at an early date.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe last Report for the year 1938 was published in December, 1939. The need for economising in manpower and paper is still urgent, but I can assure my hon. Friend that a report will be published as soon as is practicable.
§ Mr. MorrisonI cannot say.