§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has yet investigated the complaints made in letters by prisoners in Peterhead Prison, which letters have been forwarded to him and if, in view of the gravity and particularity of these charges made from different sources and repeated over long periods, he will take steps to have them investigated at a public inquiry at which inquiry the complainants can adduce evidence and be represented by counsel or near friend as desired.
§ Mr. MaclayAlmost all of the complaints to which the hon. Member refers have already been fully investigated, and I am satisfied that no public inquiry is needed.