§ 29. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the persons and bodies, outside the Government service, consulted by the Governor of Peterhead prison; how many such meetings have been held for the purpose of devising a scheme under which prisoners in Peterhead prison can and will be employed locally in the public 200 interest; and what results have been achieved.
§ Mr. MaclayThe Governor has had some discussion with the town clerk and one informal meeting with representatives of the town council, but no firm proposals have yet been formulated.
§ Mr. HughesHas the right hon. Gentleman not noticed that my Question referred to bodies outside the Government service? I admit that municipal bodies are outside the Government service, but can he say whether any of those scientific bodies concerned with the rehabilitation of prisoners has been consulted about these matters?
§ Mr. MaclayI am afraid that I shall have to ask for notice of that question.