§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the cost of building maintenance work now being carried out at Pentonville Prison.
§ Mr. BrookeDuring the present financial year maintenance work to the value of about £12,000 is expected to be undertaken. Workshops and boiler house extensions, etc., estimated to cost £122,000 are in progress or are likely to be started soon.
§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Pentonville Prison will be demolished.
§ Mr. BrookeAs I said in answer to a Question by the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. A. Lewis) on 28th November, it is not yet possible to consider relinquishing existing prisons.