§ Mr. Nealeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish a list of products currently manufactured or assembled by detainees in Her Majesty's prisons, indicating the name and address of the customer for each product.
§ Mr. MellorThe information requested is not readily available and my noble Friend will be writing to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Nealeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the date of the current contract between Prindus on behalf of his Department and Duflex Ltd. for the production of aluminium ladders in prisons, giving the duration of the contract; and whether he intends to renew it.
§ Mr. MellorThe date of the present contract between Prindus and Duraflex Ltd. for the manufacture of aluminium ladders in prisons was 1 October 1981 for an initial period of three years. The possible renewal of the contract and the terms on which such a renewal would be acceptable will be considered in April 1984.