HC Deb 05 March 1931 vol 249 c618W
Mr. LOVAT-FRASER

asked the Home Secretary if he is aware that Bedford prison is used as a special prison for young offenders under 21 years of age serving sentences of more than three months; and whether, in view of the undesirability of carrying out executions in a prison where boys are kept, he will take steps to prevent further executions being carried out at Bedford prison?

Mr. CLYNES

I should be glad if arrangements could be made to avoid executions in this prison, but at present I cannot see any lawful and practicable means of doing so.