§ 40. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what answer he has sent to the Yorkshire North 109W Riding County Council's request to him for the restoration of flogging for crimes of violence; as this is also supported by a petition signed by 40,000 people in Shropshire, if he will introduce legislation to implement this policy immediately; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TaverneMy right hon. Friend does not consider that corporal punishment is an appropriate or effective remedy for offenders, and he has so informed the council.