16. In both male Prisons during the early part of the year there was considerable discontent and insubordination, much of which was attributed to outside influence, the attitude of the prisoners in Victoria Gaol being reflected at Lai Chi Kok. There was, however, a marked improvement when better facilities for supervision were provided by the new Printing Shop and general workshop, and at the end of the year discipline had been restored to normal.
17. The conduct of the female prisoners was uniformly good.
18. The new dietary recommended by the Food Committee appointed in 1930 was approved and brought into force on 19th May. The Prison medical officers are of opinion that the diets are entirely satisfactory. There have been no general complaints from prisoners since the introduction of the new scales.
19. The health of the prisoners generally was well maintained.
20. The conduct of the Staff, with some exceptions, was very good.
21. The general health of the Staff was good.
22. Mr. F. A. Hopkins was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Prisons on 30th January on transfer from Cyprus.
23. Mr. F. A. Hopkins acted as Superintendent of Prisons from 10th October to 2nd November during the absence of Mr. J. W. Franks on duty in Malaya.
24. The Rev. H. Wells, O.B.E., who had been associated with the Department for over 25 years as visiting chaplain, left the Colony in January on retirement. The work of the Rev. Mr. Wells was voluntary and ungrudging, and his services have been missed by both the staff and prisoners with whom his relations were always most cordial and helpful.
25. During the year, the Department also lost the services of an efficient and valued officer in Chief Warder McLeod, who left on 7th November prior to retirement on pension after completing thirty-five years' Prison Service in Hong Kong.
5th April, 1932.
(Sd.) J. W. FRANKS, Superintendent of Prisons.
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16. In both male Prisons during the early part of the year there was considerable discontent and insubordination much of which was attributed to outside influence, the attitude of the prisoners in Victoria Gaol being reflected at Lai Chi Kok. There was however a marked improvement when better facilities for supervision were provided by the new Printing Shop and general workshop, and at the end of the year discipline had been restored to normal.
17. The conduct of the female prisoners was uniformly good.
18. The new dietary recommended by the Food Committee appointed in 1930 was approved and brought into force on 19th May. The Prison medical officers are of opinion that the diets are entirely satisfactory. There have been no general com- plaints from prisoners since the introduction of the new scales.
19. The health of the prisoners generally was well main- tained.
20. The conduct of the Staff, with some exceptions, was very good.
21. The general health of the Staff was good.
22. Mr. F. A. Hopkins was appointed Assistant Super- intendent of Prisons on 30th January on transfer from Cyprus.
23. Mr. F. A. Hopkins acted as Superintendent of Prisons from 10th October to 2nd November during the absence of Mr. J. W. Franks on duty in Malaya..
24. The Rev. H. Wells, 9.B.E., who had been associated with the Department for over 25 years as visiting chaplain left the Colony in January on retirement. The work of the Rev. Mr. Wells was voluntary and ungrudging and his services have been missed by both the staff and prisoners with whom his relations were always most cordial and helpful.
25. During the year the Department also lost the services of an efficient and valued officer in Chief Warder McLeod who left on 7th November prior to retirement on pension after com- pleting thirty-five years Prison Service in Hong Kong.
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5th April, 1932.
(SD.) J. W. FRANKS, Superintendent of Prisons.
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