Mr. MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that several of the inmates of Barnhill Poorhouse, Glasgow, are manufacturing golf clubs, which are supplied to a firm for sale; and whether he will make inquiries on this matter?
Mr. W. ADAMSONI am informed that at the most three youths, certified as mental defectives, are engaged under the supervision of instructors in making golf clubs in Barnhill Poorhouse, and that during the year ended 15th May last the sales amounted only to £40. As the primary object is to afford suitable employment to the inmates referred to, I see no reason to interfere in this matter.