§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are employed on work which involves payment from the private sector; and if he will make a statement. [84749]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe number of prisoners employed in public sector prisons on work which involves payment from the private sector is approximately 4,500. In addition, 3,400 prisoners in privately managed prisons undertake activities, including education, work in the prison kitchen, cleaning and employment in industries, for which they receive payment.