HC Deb 06 December 1945 vol 416 c2700W
Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now state the decision reached by the visiting magistrates who considered the recent disturbance in the Cardiff gaol; and whether the decision has been carried out.

Mr. Ede

Eight youths were found guilty of mutiny and gross personal violence to an officer. In six cases corporal punishment was awarded and has been confirmed and carried out; and in the other two cases other suitable punishment, including restricted "diet and cellular confinement, was awarded and has begun.