Written question asked by Paul Stinchcombe (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many prisoners, and in which establishments do prisoners, eat their meals in their cells (a) every day and (b) more than half the week. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Stinchcombe: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners, and in which establishments do prisoners, eat their meals in their cells (a) every day and (b) more than half the week. [110399] Hilary Benn: The information is not readily available in the form requested and I shall write to the hon.Member once it is available. In many cases there will be the option for prisoners to eat meals in cell or while on association. Arrangements will also vary at different mealtimes.

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