§ Mr. LeighTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Her Majesty's prison Medomsley, Consett, County Durham(a) was refurbished and (b) is expected to be reoccupied; and what are the reasons for the delay.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggHer Majesty's prison Medomsley has not been subject to general refurbishment, but a new kitchen has recently been constructed and some additional office accommodation provided. The establishment was temporarily closed in October last year so that the staff could be deployed to areas of pressing need in other prisons. No date has yet been fixed for reoccupation of the establishment.