HL Deb 07 March 1987 vol 487 cc348-9WA
Lord Donaldson of Kingsbridge

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the total cost at present prices of the 20 new prisons (including the three already opened) which constitute their prison building programme.

The Earl of Caithness

The total cost of the 20 new prisons in the prison building programme is approximately £690 million at 1987–88 cash prices.