§ Mr. HAYESasked the Home Secretary whether he is now able to give a decision as to whether the practice of regarding superior officers' observations or minutes on dockets concerning a subordinate officer on matters of discipline is within the letter and spirit of Standing Order No. 726 of the prison service?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have given the matter my most careful consideration, and find no sufficient reason for altering the existing practice.