§ 7. Dr. Segalasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the state of the kitchen equipment in His Majesty's Prison, Preston; and why no reply has yet been made to the representations of the Visiting Committee on this matter.
§ Mr. EdeYes, Sir. Arrangements are already in hand for the re-equipment of the prison kitchen with gas cooking apparatus. A reply was sent to the visiting committee on 10th December; I very much regret the delay.
§ Dr. SegalIf the visiting committee have had to use strong language in this connection, can my right hon. Friend imagine the language of the prisoners themselves.
§ Mr. EdeThe use of strong language by a visiting committee might be a disqualification for continuance in office. I can assure the hon. Gentleman that I have given careful attention to this case and I regret that there was a delay in answering the visiting committee.
§ Dr. SegalMay I tell my right hon. Friend that the use of strong language is certainly not a disqualification in this case?