HC Deb 29 March 1972 vol 834 cc101-2W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list in the Official Report the garments approved for wear by women prisoners, with costing and other limits; what advice he received on the matter from outside his Department; and what representations have been received since.

Mr. Carlisle

Women may wear civilian clothing or prison uniform. Those serving sentences of six months or more may have their own clothing supplemented at a cost not exceeding £28, or, where a complete outfit is needed, £33. The figures are based on the Prison Department's estimate of retail prices. No representations have been received since the allowances were raised to their present level. The suggested prices for the

Mr. Sharples

The table below analyses the information obtained from hospitals in England and Wales relating to the 1,059 persons who received hospital treatment for injuries caused by fireworks during the period 17th October to 13th November, 1971. Figures are also given for the comparable four-week periods in 1970, 1969, 1968 and 1967, when the total numbers of persons involved were 1,164; 1,636; 2,537; and 2,214 respectively.

garments that may be bought are as follows:

Item Cost per garment
£ p
2 skirts or or one of each of these garments 2–00
2 pairs jeans/trews 2–20
2 blouses, or 1–10
2 dresses 2–75
3 pair stockings and -27
2 suspender belts/roll-ons or corsets 1–10
or 3 pairs tights -38
1 pair outdoor shoes 3–25
1 pair indoor shoes 2–20
1 cardigan 2–20
2 brassieres -60
3 pairs knickers/panties -27
2 slips/waist slips 1–10
2 nightdresses or 1–40
2 pairs pyjamas 1–95
3 vests -30
2 overalls 1–35
6 handkerchiefs -08
1 plastic rainhood -07
1 mackintosh, nylon 2–20