§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) why new prison officers are being issued with different articles of uniform than those used by existing staff;
(2) what is the present waiting time for prison officers to be supplied with replacements for worn items of uniform;
(3) what is the present waiting time for the replacement of boots and shoes issued to prison officers.
§ Mr. MellorI will write to the hon. Member.