HC Deb 16 June 1998 vol 314 c179W
Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the availability of(a) imported and (b) British beef in prisons. [45518]

Ms Quin

Both British and imported beef is available to all prison establishments through centrally negotiated contracts. It is purchased by establishments to a quality specification set by the Meat and Livestock Commission.