HC Deb 13 December 1956 vol 562 cc70-1W
39. Mr. C. Howell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum sum per week a prisoner 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-George

A 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.