HC Deb 07 July 1994 vol 246 cc301-2W
Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much he estimates each place in secure accommodation will cost per annum.

Mr. Maclean

The cost per place per annum cannot yet be predicted because the design, build and operation of secure training centres will be subject to competitive tender. But the total costs of secure training orders are estimated to be in excess of £30 million a year. This estimate includes running, building and financing costs, as well as the cost of post-release supervision and Home Office administration costs.

Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will indicate how many local authority secure places have been provided since the enactment of the Criminal Justice Act 1991; and if he will provide a list of their locations.

Mr. Bowis

I have been asked to reply.

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Wyre Forest (Mr. Coombs) on 22 April at columns 696–97, which set out a supply plan for the provision by local authorities of an additional 170 secure places for criminal justice purposes.