§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pairs of boots for staff were ordered for Glenochil penal establishments in each of the past five years.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 19 May 1989] : The number of pairs of boots and shoes issued to personnel at Her Majesty's prison and the young offenders institution Glenochil over the past five years was:
Boots Shoes 1984–85 11 12 1985–86 7 4 1986–87 5 10 1987–88 4 5 1988–89 12 Nil All eligible prison staff are provided with free issue footwear or are paid a boot or shoe allowance for the purchase of approved footwear.