The Select Committee seems to have been prompted by public concerns about the number of escapes from Ashley. Charles Best, the Member of the Legislative Council for Meander, which included Deloraine, instigated the Inquiry. The government, led by the Chief Secretary, James Connolly, opposed it, claiming that it was unnecessary because a new secure unit was already planned.
The Select Committee investigated the following issues:
The Select Committee made nine recommendations. They were:
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