HC Deb 16 February 1949 vol 461 cc165-6W
17. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Singapore Prison Department Report for 1947 reveals that 47 prisoners were whipped for offences against prison discipline in 1947 and 41 in 1946 compared with a total of 17 in three years before the war; and whether he will inquire into the reasons for this increase.

Mr. Creech Jones

I will inquire into the matter and write my hon. Friend.