HC Deb 17 November 1997 vol 301 cc35-6W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many new prisons are under construction; and if he will make a statement. [15744]

Ms Quin: One

Her Majesty's Prison Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire. Construction at Her Majesty's Prison Parc, Bridgend, South Wales, which is due to open on 17 November, was certified to be completed on 25 September. The construction of Her Majesty's Prison Altcourse, Fazakerley, Merseyside is scheduled to be formally certified as completed on 14 November.