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13. More land was resumed at Lai Chi Kok in November 1926 and as much as possible placed under cultivation. This land gives part employment to 40 prisoners. The staff is too limited to permit the employment of prisoners all day on this particular work.
14. Victoria Gaol is still over-crowded although more prisoners have been transferred to Lai Chi Kok. Authority has been given for the improvement of the Hospital, Reception and office accommodation and this improvement it is hoped will be partially effected in 1927.
15. Several buildings were found to be in a bad state of repair; a paper store, the roofs of "F" Hall and Female Prison were condemned. These will be renewed in 1927.
16. The conduct of both European and Indian Staff with few exceptions has been very good.
17. The general health of the staff has been good. As usual there was a considerable amount of malaria at Lai Chi Kok but there were no serious cases.
18. The appliance for use in case of fire are in good condition but inadequate. The question of fire appliances and the water supply is under consideration.
19. The rules laid down for the Government of prisons have been complied with.
20. I append the usual returns.
6th May, 1927.
J. W. FRANKS. Superintendent of Prisons.
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13. More land was resumed at Lai Chi Kok in November 1926 and as much as possible placed under cultivation. This land gives part employment to 40 prisoners. The staff is too limited to permit the employment of prisoners all day on this particular work.
14. Victoria Gaol is still over-crowded although more pri- soners have been transferred to Lai Chi Kok. Authority has been given for the improvement of the Hospital, Reception and office accommodation and this improvement it is hoped will be partially effected in 1927.
15. Several buildings were found to be in a bad state of repair; a paper store. the roofs of "F" Hall and Female Prison were condemned. These will be renewed in 1927.
16. The conduct of both European and Indian Staff with few exceptions has been very good.
17. The general health of the staff has been good. As usual there was a considerable amount of malaria at Lai Chi Kok but there were no serious cases.
18. The appliance for use in case of fire are in good con- dition but inadequate. The question of fire appliances and the water supply is under consideration.
19. The rules laid down for the Government of prisons have been complied with.
.20. I append the usual returns.
6th May, 1927.
J. W. FRANKS. Superintendent of Prisons..
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