§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning the treatment of Mr. Barney Ross and Mr. Roy Mathews while they were serving prison sentences ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend has received representations from a magazine which has published allegations by these and other former prisoners. He is in no doubt that the allegations give a totally false picture of the conduct and attitudes of the prison service.