HL Deb 19 July 1989 vol 510 cc903-4WA
Lord Graham of Edmonton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans exist for building recreational or other facilities for the exclusive use of young persons on remand at Leeds Prison.

Earl Ferrers

The expansion and modernisation of Leeds Prison currently in progress includes the provision of a new sports hall, outdoor sports areas and library and education block. Association and education facilities will also be provided in the two new living wings which are being built to house remand prisoners. Work on these wings is due to begin in March 1990. The whole programme of work is scheduled for completion in 1997, but many of the supporting facilities will be in use by the early 1990s. It will be for the governor to decide the arrangements for the use of these facilities by young persons on remand in the light of operational needs.