§ 4. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to make his decision on the future of Moor Court open prison, Oakamoor.
§ Mr. MayhewMy right hon. Friend hopes to make a final decision soon.
§ Mr. KnoxIs my hon. and learned Friend aware that Moor Court has been a model open prison? Is he further aware that past and present prisoners, the staff and the people who live in the area are strongly opposed to the closure of that prison? Will he give full weight to that opposition before a final decision is reached?
§ Mr. MayhewYes. My right hon. Friend is considering the representations that have been made to him by the various staff associations and the Prison Officers Association. He will certainly take into account the matters to which my hon. Friend has referred, and he hopes to make an early decision.