§ Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered representations from the Glasgow Corporation asking the Government to arrange for the demolition of Duke Street prison, in the centre of the city, and the conversion of the site into an open space and children's playground; and what action is proposed by the Government to transfer the few prisoners in Duke Street to a more suitable environment and thus enable the scheme desired by the corporation to be put into operation?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI am aware that the Corporation of Glasgow have been considering the question of acquiring the site of Duke Street prison, for a city improvement or other civic purpose, but I have received no specific proposal from them. It is not possible to dispose of Duke Street prison until another prison for women has been provided in or near Glasgow. Difficulties unfortunately are still being experienced in finding a suitable site.