§ 54. Mr. ERNEST BROWNasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why Scottish prison officers are allowed their regulation issues of boots once every eight months as compared with the half-yearly issue to prison officers in England and Wales?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)The Prison Commissioners for Scotland have taken steps to procure a good wearing uniform boot of quality to suit the requirements of the prison service in Scotland and have found that the issue of boots once in eight months meets general needs. The boots are specially made and are different from those issued in England.
§ Mr. BROWNIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the officers concerned have a very different opinion from that expressed in the answer, and is he prepared to receive communications about the matter?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI shall always be glad to consider any points.
§ Colonel DAYAre the boots supplied in Scotland better than those supplied in England?
§ Sir J. GILMOURWe think so.