HC Deb 19 October 1976 vol 917 cc370-1W
Mr. Michael Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why butter being supplied to Her Majesty's prisons is being purchased from Ireland instead of the United Kingdom.

Mr. John

Butter is not purchased centrally, as it is not a normal component of the prison diet in England and Wales. Small quantities may be purchased for particular local needs, when staff are expected to obtain the best value for money.