HC Deb 07 April 1971 vol 815 c127W
55. Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he estimates Gateside Prison, Greenock, will cease to be a women's prison; and if he will make a statement on the transitional arrangements.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The new institution for females at Cornton Vale, Stirling, should be completed in 1974. The women and girls then in custody in Greenock will he transferred there and the removal will be carried out within the shortest possible period of time.