§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the changes in the use of Reading Prison, outlined in a letter of 30th May 1974 from the Home Office to the hon. Member for Newbury, have now been carried out; whether the building's accommodation has been improved; and, in particular, whether it has facilities to handle the cases of young persons from Berkshire being held on remand.
§ Dr. SummerskillWork to improve the accommodation in Reading Prison and to adapt it to serve as a local prison is still in progress. Facilities for persons under the age of 21 remanded in custody will not be available until it has been completed.