HC Deb 20 March 1923 vol 161 c2326
28. Mr. BUCHANAN

asked the Under-Secretary to the Scottish Board of Health the cost per week of keeping a prisoner in any one of His Majesty's prisons in Glasgow?

Captain ELLIOT

In 1922 the cost per week of keeping a prisoner in Barlinnie Prison was £1 0s. 1d., and in Duke Street Prison £1 5s. 6d.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Is that merely the cost of food, or does it include expenses of administration in addition?

Captain ELLIOT

It is the answer to the question which the hon. Member put on the Paper. If he requires a differential statement, I shall be glad if he will give me notice of it.