HC Deb 07 February 1963 vol 671 cc84-5W
38. Mr. L1. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many young persons committed to Borstal are still awaiting transfer from Cardiff Prison; how many cells in Cardiff Prison contain three prisoners each; and what modernisation of this prison is envisaged.

Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

On 4th February, five inmates were awaiting transfer to Borstal. Seventy-one out of a total of 285 cells had three occupants. Work has started on the conversion of part of the prison into a remand centre at an estimated cost of£175,000. A new kitchen, laundry and bath-house are to be started in 1963–64.