sftp backspace not working (OpenSSH_3.8.1p1 Debian-8.sarge.4)

[J. Grant]

I am using sftp which comes with OpenSSH_3.8.1p1 Debian-8.sarge.4,
OpenSSL 0.9.7e 25 Oct 2004

I noticed backspace is not working. Couild someone tell me if this is
fixed in a newer package please?

Also, would it be possible for sftp --version to be implemented? also
sftp --V.  Likewise ssh --version is not implemented either.  None of
the flags are listed when i type ssh --help, or sftp --help

Kind regards
JG
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