HC Deb 24 January 1940 vol 356 c605W
Mr. Boothby

asked the Minister of Economic Warfare whether his attention has been drawn to the increase of soya bean purchases by Holland and certain Scandinavian countries since the outbreak

Prison. Population. Visitors making regular visits.
31st August, 1939. Present.
M. F. M. F. July, 1939. Present.
Wandsworth … … 861 — 506 — 42 21
Lewes … … 251 — 201 — 23 13
Chelmsford … … 167 — 249 — 14 19
Cardiff … … 110 17 168 14 10 8
Exeter … … 135 11 176 10 12 12
Bristol … … 147 — 170 — 7 4
(a)Stafford … … — — 206 46 — —
(b)Holloway … … — 346 — 154* 47 8
Dartmoor … … 365 — 481 — 10 7
* Excluding 159 Internees.
(a) Stafford Prison, which has been closed, was reopened after the outbreak of war. Endeavours are being made to obtain the services of suitable persons to act as visitors at this prison.
(b) The prisoners at Holloway are now only remand, trial, and short sentence prisoners. Long-term prisoners have been transferred to Aylesbury; and a number of the visitors are now giving their services at the latter prison.