§ Mr. BARNESasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware of the complaints being made by the female prison staffs as to the low temperature in the buildings and the general want of fires; and whether he will make inquiries into the matter and give instructions that economy is not to be carried to the extent of imposing great personal discomfort on the women?
§ Mr. TENNANTSome complaints of the kind made at one or two prisons over a year ago were investigated, and where any reason for complaint was found the matter was put right. I am not aware of any recent complaints or of any necessity for instructions as suggested by my right hon. Friend.