Yes, my ex-girlfriend told me that the deputy head of her school (Liversedge secondary, Kirklees) sometimes, but not always, spared girls the cane, using his open palm instead (boys would be caned).
Mr Lee had daughters at the school (hence the nickname), one being of the same age as ex-gf, who said that they (daughters) were punished if required.
According to FRU, he seems to have been a much loved teacher nevertheless.