§ Mr. Stokesasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that political prisoners transferred from Brixton to the military camp at Latchmere House, Ham Common, have in some cases been subjested to solitary confinement for more than one month before questioning; and whether he will give immediate instructions that these methods are to cease forthwith?
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§ Mr. PeakeLatchmere House is used for the temporary accommodation of civilians of various nationalities who have been detained, and in whose cases special inquiries are necessary. In these circumstances it is not possible to permit unlimited association, but the allegation that persons have been kept in solitary confinement for periods exceeding one month is without foundation. The importance of keeping the period of detention at Latchmere House as short as is compatible with the necessary inquiries is fully appreciated.