HC Deb 23 July 1999 vol 335 c744W
Miss Widdecombe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many pairs of slippers were commissioned from prison industries for use in Her Majesty's prisons in the financial years(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000 estimated. [92551]

Mr. George Howarth

All slippers manufactured by the Prison Service were for use in Her Majesty's Prisons. The numbers of pairs made were:

  • 1997–98: 100,000 pairs
  • 1998–99: 101,000 pairs
  • 1999–2000: 54,000–60,000 (estimated).

Miss Widdecombe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many pairs of socks were commissioned from prison industries for use in Her Majesty's prisons in the financial years(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000 estimated. [92552]

Mr. George Howarth

All socks manufactured by the Prison Service were for use in Her Majesty's Prisons. The numbers of pairs made were:

Year Number
1997–98 400,000
1998–99 400,000
1999–2000 1600,000
1 Estimated