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8. There were 407 punishments awarded for breach of prison discipline as compared with 968 for the preceding year. Corporal punishment was inflicted in nine cases for prison offences. There was a marked improvement in the behaviour of prisoners generally.
9. Eighty (80) prisoners were whipped by order of Courts. 10. There was one (1) escape and two (2) attempts to escape. 11. There were 13 deaths (8 natural causes and 5 executions).
12. 11,426,992 forms were printed and issued to various Government Departments and 63,611 books bound or repaired, as compared with 7,458,735 forms and 32,776 books in 1921. This increase was made possible by the introduction of new machines and the consequent extension of this Department.
13. The buildings are in good repair.
14. The conduct of both European and Indian Staff with few exceptions was very good.
15. The appliances for use in case of fire are in good condition and the water supply adequate.
16. The Printing Department has been extended but with difficulty owing to the lack of space at Victoria Gaol.
17. Games have been introduced for the Juveniles at Lai Chi Kok Prison.
18. During the year Trades Instructors were appointed to the Fitting and Carpentering Departments.
19. Mr. N. L. Smith acted as Superintendent from 21st July to 31st August during my absence on leave.
20. The rules laid down for the Government of prisons have been complied with.
21. I append the usual returns.
1st May, 1923.
J. W. FRANKS, Superintendent of Prisons.