§ Mr. G. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a child was recently charged in a police court in Nassau, Bahamas, with skipping school on two occasions and was ordered four lashes by the magistrate, which whipping was administered by the police; and whether he will take steps to prevent the flogging of children in territory under British control.
§ Mr. George Hall:I am making inquiries into the instance of whipping quoted by my hon. Friend and will communicate with him further when a reply has been received.