H.M.S. "Ceres" and Thorp Arch Ordnance Factory (Use)

HC Deb 22 May 1958 vol 588 c91W

10. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the present proposals on the part of the Prison Commissioners for the use of H.M.S. "Ceres" and part of the Royal Ordnance factory at Thorp Arch.

Mr. Renton

The Prison Commissioners are seeking planning consent for the use of H.M.S. "Ceres" as an open borstal institution for boys, and part of the Royal Ordnance Factory at Thorp Arch as an open prison for men.