HC Deb 23 October 1986 vol 102 c964W
Mr. Bermingham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received regarding the conditions in prison kitchens;

(2) what representations he has received regarding the quality of prison food.

Mr. Mellor

Since 1 April this year 149 petitions and 19 letters from MPs have been received on the subject of food, together with a number of letters from the general public. Sixty-three petitions and two letters from MPs included reference to quality and eight petitions reference to prison kitchens.