§ Mr. SNOWDENasked the Home Secretary if he is aware of the disaffection existing among the uniformed staff at the Parkhurst Prison on account of the conduct of the chief warder; and will he cause inquiry to be made into the matter with a view to restoring confidence and contentment among the staff?
§ Mr. McKENNAI am not aware that any disaffection of this nature exists among the staff of Parkhurst Prison with regard to the chief warder. No complaints on the subject have been addressed by the officers either to the governor, or the visiting director, or to the board of directors. On the contrary, there is good evidence to show that the chief warder, who is a most deserving officer, enjoys great popularity among the staff.