HC Deb 28 June 1910 vol 18 c914W
Sir J. D. REES

asked the Home Secretary whether flogging as a punishment for breaches of discipline in prison can only be inflicted after the sentence of the visiting justices has been approved by himself?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have received the resolution mentioned by my hon. Friend, which asks in general terms for an "inquiry into the working of our legal system," but do not find in it sufficient ground for any special action on my part.