HC Deb 28 July 1931 vol 255 cc2095-6
40. Major Sir HERBERT CAYZER

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of prisons at present closed which are available for re-opening as required and the accommodation in each?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Short)

There are seven such prisons and a small part of an eighth. Accommodation is available for a total of approximately 2,000. My right hon. Friend will circulate the particulars in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the particulars:

Prison Accommodation.
Lewes 250
Northallerton 170
Preston 430
Reading 190
Shepton Mallet 140
Stafford 680
Usk 120
And a small part of Canterbury Prison 20
2,000