HC Deb 21 October 1986 vol 102 cc853-4W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what funds are disbursed on the welfare of British prisoners abroad.

Mr. Eggar

No official funds are provided but families and friends of prisoners abroad are welcome to deposit funds for prison comforts with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Consular Department which are made available to prisoners through our posts abroad. Some consulates are also able to call on funds from local charities to provide prisoners with basic necessities if required.