§ Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALDasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to an allegation that the Akbar Reformatory for boys at Heswall, Cheshire, is conducted in a cruel way; that severe flogging is prevalent there, and that one of the forms of discipline is to disallow boys from sitting down or leaning against the wall; and whether he has made any inquiry regarding the matter?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe Secretary of State is making inquiry with regard to the statements about this school to which the hon. Member has drawn his attention. The chief inspector informs him that this1478W school, which recently experienced many difficulties consequent on occupying temporary premises, has moved to new permanent buildings, and its condition is now satisfactory.