§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what 422W estimate was made before work started of the total cost of converting RAF quarters at Stradishall to homes for the staff of High Point Prison; what average figure this represented for each new house provided; and what is the approximate percentage by which the actual costs to date has exceeded this estimate.
§ Mr. JohnEstimates made in 1973 before work started showed that the cost of providing 88 quarters was likely to be £825,000 or £9,370 per house at 1973 prices; the current estimate of final cost shows an increase of 16 per cent.
§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the quantity and costs of materials and components used to convert former RAF houses at Stradishall to homes for prison staff, and the approximate labour costs incurred in converting each unit.
§ Mr. JohnInformation in the form requested is not available and could not be provided without disproportionate effort. Tender documents do not list the materials to be used or distinguish between charges for materials and charges for labour.
§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many competitive tenders he sought and obtained from outside contractors for the jog of converting the former RAF houses at High Point Prison into homes for prison officers.
§ Mr. JohnEight contractors were invited to tender. Five tenders were received, of which one arrived beyond the time limit.