§ 35. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in what circumstances permission to marry is granted to prisoners before expiry of sentence.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeThe temporary release of a prisoner under escort for the purpose of marriage is authorised only when marriage before the prisoner's discharge would prevent his or her child from being born illegitimate.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonDoes that answer mean that in no other circumstances is a prisoner given permission to marry? If so, will the Home Secretary consider extension of the facility in suitable cases where marriage, for a variety of reasons, ought to take place?
§ Sir. D. Maxwell FyfeThat is a very difficult point and would require very 748 serious consideration before I could go forward. There has been great controversy about the step I have taken, but I believe it is the kindest one and I stand by it.