§ Colonel DAYasked the Home Secretary whether the new patterned clothing now in use at five local prisons, together with the new style of furniture, has resulted in any improvement in the conduct of prisoners; and, if so, is it intended to extend the use of such clothing and furniture to all His Majesty's prisons?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am told that the changes referred to have a good effect on the conduct of the prisoners, and as clothes and furniture are renewed, the new patterns will be adopted in all prisons. But the experiment is being watched and I hold myself free at any time to rescind the directions if the effect should change.