HC Deb 09 November 1932 vol 270 c344W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Home Secretary how many sentences of corporal punishment were imposed during 1931 at Wandsworth and Parkhurst prisons, respectively, for offences against prison discipline; and upon What dates such sentences were carried out?

Sir J. GILMOUR

One in each case—at Wandsworth on 24th March, and at Parkhurst on 28th September.

Mr. DAVIES

asked the Home Secretary how many offences of violence were committed by prisoners at Wandsworth and Parkhurst prisons, respectively, during 1931?

Sir J. GILMOUR

138 at Wandsworth, and 96 at Parkhurst. The great majority of these were offences of destruction of and damage to prison property.