Prison grows its own veg, says minister

Justice Minister Jane Poole-Wilson says there isn't enough chicken on the Isle of Man to feed prisoners.

She'd faced a question for written reply from Glenfaba and Peel MHK Katryna Baptist about the amount of locally-produced food served at the jail in Jurby.

In her response, Mrs Poole-Wilson said the prison uses Manx milk, cheese, butter beef and lamb as well as pork.

But she says there isn't enough on-Island poultry production to meet demand, and the jail also grows its own seasonal vegetables.