§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Home Secretary to what extent delinquents under the age of 20 who are in prison are subjected to rules of silence?
§ Mr. CLYNESThere has not been for many years any absolute rule of silence. I would refer the hon. Member to the circular on the subject of conversation in prisons issued by the Prison Commissioners on 3rd March, 1922, and published as Appendix 10 to their Annual Report for 1921–22. The directions in this circular are applicable to all prisoners.