§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what his Department's policy is on the provision of drinking water in HM young offenders institutions for(a) staff and (b) inmates; and if he will make a statement; [161354]
(2) what his Department's policy is on the provision of drinking water in HM Prisons for (a) staff and (b) inmates; and if he will make a statement. [161359]
§ Paul GogginsAll prison establishments have facilities to provide drinking water from the mains supply. Although access points may vary in establishments, drinking water is generally available in accommodation wings and other prisoner areas such as healthcare, gym, workshops and visits. Staff working in these areas would also have access to drinking water as well as having provision in staff areas such as messes and changing areas.
Policy on access to drinking water facilities and the provision of additional facilities (for example water coolers for staff) is a matter for individual governing governors.