§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines his Department issues on food budgets, number of meals and menus in Her Majesty's prisons.
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§ Mr. Merlyn ReesA dietary scale which includes a small cash element for local purchases, is laid down centrally for all penal establishments in England and Wales. Meal arrangements and menus are a matter for local discretion, but catering officers are encouraged to provide as varied a diet as possible.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average per capita expenditure on food each day in prisons.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees54p for penal establishments in England and Wales.