HC Deb 06 August 1940 vol 364 c44W
Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Home Secretary whether there is any restriction upon writing letters in the Welsh language imposed upon persons imprisoned either ordinarily or under any regulation; and whether he will take steps to remove any such restrictions?

Sir J. Anderson

Prisoners who can write in English are normally required to do so, but prisoners are allowed to write in Welsh for special reasons, in the case for instance of letters addressed to persons who are unable to read English. I do not think that there is any ground for extension of the present facilities.