HC Deb 20 November 1931 vol 259 cc1171-2W
Sir R. GOWER

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider the desirability of introducing legislation enabling His Majesty's judges to inflict sentences of corporal punishment upon persons found guilty of aggravated cruelty to children and animals.

Sir H. SAMUEL

I do not propose to introduce legislation to extend the power of passing sentences of corporal punishment.