HC Deb 23 May 1991 vol 191 cc618-9W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the sum per prisoner, per day allocated for catering at Her Majesty's prison, Perth.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The cost of food for prisoners is determined by the weekly ration sheet based on an approved dietary scale. On that basis the average daily cost of food per prisoner in Her Majesty's prison, Perth is £1.15.

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the standard of food provided to prisoners in Her Majesty's prison, Perth.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Prison dietary scales are designed to ensure that all prisoners are given balanced, nutritional and varied meals. The catering arrangements for prisoners in Her Majesty's prison, Perth are of a satisfactory and acceptable standard.