Earl Fortescueasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they propose to renew the charter of the "Earl William" at Harwich as an immigration detention centre.
The Earl of CaithnessThe lease for the charter of the "Earl William" at Harwich as an immigration detention centre was initially for a period of three months from early May. It was extended in July for a further period of three months, which expires on 30th November. We have decided not to exercise the options in the contract for further possible extensions beyond that date.