§ 40. Mr. S. Silvermanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has considered the case of Audrey Knox, aged 17 years, who was recently, at Skipton, sentenced to six months' imprisonment; whether, as this was a first offence, he will remit this sentence; and, in view of this and similar sentences, if he will speedily introduce legislation to prevent young girls being sent to prison.
§ Mr. EdeI am making inquiries about this case and will communicate with my hon. Friend in due course.