§ 8. Mr. Nieldasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been called to the difficulties which confront persons who are discharged from prison on Saturday mornings and who have no home, no work, no ration book, no adequate means and who may not be able to apply for National Assistance with any hope of success before the offices close at mid-day; and if he will take steps to meet these difficulties.
§ Mr. EdeYes. The matter has been under discussion between the Prison Commissioners, the Assistance Board and the National Association of Discharged Prisoners' Aid Societies. Steps are under consideration for dealing with the difficulties of the kind mentioned which are likely to be experienced by prisoners who are due for discharge on a Saturday.