The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs is facing questions over prisoner conditions.
Douglas North MHK David Ashford has submitted a question for written reply to Jane Poole-Wilson MHK.
Mr Ashford wants to know how many days in the last five years prisoners have remained locked in cells because of staff shortages.
The question is due for answer on October 11.
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