§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether Miss Janie Jones, who has still to complete her term of imprisonment, will be able to have her story of breaking the law published and to enter contracts for a television play whilst serving her parole; and whether all prisoners are entitled to the same treatment.
§ Mr. JohnA prisoner released on parole is subject to the conditions of a licence until the normal release date but these conditions would not prohibit the courses of action mentioned. Restrictions which go beyond precautions against further offences are not imposed.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on whose authority a car was allowed to enter Holloway Prison to pick up Miss Janie Jones, contrary to normal rules and practice; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JohnThe governor exercised the discretion she has and admitted the car under close supervision in view of the numbers of Press and public immediately outside the gates.