§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why there has been a shortage of vests at Wormwood Scrubs Prison; whether additional supplies have been ordered, and when they are expected to arrive.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Elton)Many prisoners, including most of those at Wormwood Scrubs, prefer not to wear a vest. A vest is, however, issued to any prisoner who asks for one. There is no shortage.