HC Deb 31 July 1918 vol 109 cc451-2W
Mr. T. WILSON

asked the Home Secretary if he can state the usual fine imposed on warders for giving to prisoners tea to which they are not entitled?

Sir G. CAVE

The giving of any unauthorised article to a prisoner is an offence on the part of a prison officer; in each case where the offence is proved the punishment of the offender must depend on the circumstances and on the motive underlying the act.

Mr. T. WILSON

asked the Home Secretary whether a prison officer in Birmingham Prison, who has served in the War, on becoming ill, was sent to a workhouse infirmary for treatment; and, if so, why this officer was not treated in the usual way?

Sir G. CAVE

Under a misapprehension an officer, who was taken ill at Birmingham Prison, was removed to the workhouse infirmary as his wife and child were also ill and there was only one relative to look after them all. On the matter being brought to the notice of the Commissioners, they pointed out that he should have been brought into the prison hospital and expressed their regret at the course taken. The officer is now back in his home, and is reported to be quite comfortable.