§ 39. Mr. C. Howellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum sum per week a prisoner 71W is allowed to earn in prison; when this rate was fixed; and, having regard to the change in money values, if he will consider increasing the amount earnable.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeA prisoner on flat rates can earn up to 4s. a week; there is no maximum fixed for piece rates. The rates were fixed in 1951. I hope to make some improvements as soon as financial considerations permit, but I cannot at present say when or to what ext. t this will be possible.