844. Utilisation of prison labour. Comparison of output with raw material issued.
- As far as practicable, all articles of diet required for feeding prisoners should be raised on jail land and prepared by jail labour. When articles are purchased, they shall be in the crudest condition, so that prison labour may be utilised in their preparation and economy exercised. The amount of every kind of food-stuff issued for preparation should be frequently compared with the return of prepared material received therefrom and both the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent should satisfy themselves that no waste or unauthorised loss is permitted. This applies more particularly in the output of flour and oil, which should be commensurate with the grains issued.
