§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to further complaints of witnesses at the recent inquiry into the management of the Heswall reformatory school as to the manner in which their evidence was taken and has been dealt with by the Under-Secretary of State; and whether he will institute further inquiry into the matter?
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§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo further complaints, beyond that of Mr. Adam, as to the hearing of evidence given by witnesses at the Heswall inquiry has been received at the Home Office. The investigation was exhaustive, and I do not propose to institute any further inquiry into the matter.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Home Secretary whether Mr. J. Lovelock still retains the position of chief officer at the Heswall reformatory school; and, if so, whether, having regard to the opinion as to his fitness for the post expressed in the recent Report of the Under-Secretary of State, it is proposed to make any representation to the managing authorities of the school?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLUpon the publication of the report of my hon. Friend this officer offered to resign. I understand that the managers, although with reluctance, are prepared to accept his resignation.