§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Chief Secretary if his attention has been drawn to the conditions prevailing in Tullamore Gaol; whether several men are frequently kept in a single cell; whether the food ration is 1992W insufficient to sustain life; and if the physical condition of the prisoners is extremely low as a result of these conditions?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODOwing to a temporary lack of accommodation, due to an unusually large number of cases waiting decision as to internment, it was necessary to utilise cells for several prisoners. This was quite unavoidable, and has now been remedied. It is quite untrue that the food ration is insufficient or that the physical condition of the prisoners is extremely low in consequence. They are getting the same rations as the troops.