HC Deb 13 February 1930 vol 235 cc635-6W
Mr. O. BALDWIN

asked the Home Secretary whether there have been any reforms in prison matters or alterations in the methods of selecting chief constables since his accession to office?

Mr. CLYNES

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Reform in prison matters is progressing steadily. The answer to the socond part of the question is in the negative, but the whole position is under consideration.