§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that Mrs. Catherine Gatty, who was sentenced on 13th March to six months' imprisonment, and who is now in Holloway Gaol, has not yet been allowed to receive a visit from her mother, who has made application, or from her friend, Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson, who has likewise applied, and that Mrs. Gatty is not allowed to receive fruit when sent to her by friends outside; and if he can explain the reason for this exceptional treatment?
§ Mr. McKENNAMrs. Catherine Gatty is not receiving visits because she has declined to work, and the privilege of receiving visits is contingent upon the earning of marks by industry. She has been allowed to receive fruit and food from her friends, but this has been temporarily suspended on the recommendation of the medical officer for medical reasons.