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Winchester Gaol (Prisoner's Health)

Volume 103: debated on Wednesday 6 March 1918

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asked the Home Secretary if he will have immediate inquiry made into the physical and mental condition of J. Pritchard, No. 2674, Winchester Prison, who is reported to be in a serious state of health; and will he, in order to avoid another death in prison, have the man released?

This prisoner is anæmic, but he is being treated by medicine, extra diet, and out-of-door work in the garden, and is improving; otherwise he is in good health, and he is reported fit for military service. I can find no reason for recommending his release.