§ 90. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the regulations dealing with the infliction of corporal punishment on board the training ship "Arethusa"; and to what extent this punishment has been inflicted during the past year.
§ Mr. YoungerMy right hon. Friend understands that corporal punishment, which can be awarded only by the captain, is governed by rules which prescribe from twelve strokes down to one stroke with a cane according to the offence. My right hon. Friend is making inquiries, and will communicate with the hon. Member as to the corporal punishments awarded during the past year.