§ 37. Mrs. Knightasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made towards the provision of remand accommodation in the Midlands; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleBefore the end of next year more overnight accommodation for women and girls will be available at Birmingham prison. Following informal discussions with the local planning authorities feasibility studies are being carried out at two sites which might prove suitable for a new purpose-built remand centre.