§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the amount of money allocated for food per prisoner per day in each prison in Scotland.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe cost of food for prisoners is determined by the weekly ration sheet based on an approved dietary scale. On that basis, the average daily food cost per prisoner in Scotland is £1.19.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the amount of money allocated for food per hospital patient per day in Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThis information is not available in the form requested.
It is for each health board to decide on how much of its total revenue allocation it will spend on catering services, including food provisions. In arriving at that decision the 391W board will have regard to the advice of dietitians on the dietary requirements of patients in the different care groups.