HC Deb 22 February 1973 vol 851 cc145-6W
Mr. Neave

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many officials of his Department, other than architects or engineers, have visited Arnhem Camp, Watchfield, where he proposes to build a training prison for category C prisoners; and on what dates these visits took place.

Mr. Carlisle

None.

Mr. Neave

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what sites in south-west England, other than Arnhem

Complaints received by chief officers of police Cases investigated by officers from other forces
Provincial forces Metropolitan forces Provincial forces Metropolitan forces
1965 6,736 2,565 61 Nil
1966 5,771 2,573 60 Nil
1967 5,885 2,846 69 Nil
1968 6,357 2,926 54 Nil
1969 7,351 4,463 58 Nil
1970 7,375 4,669 50 Nil
1971 7,939 4,332 66 1
1972 9,872 5,671 108 4

Camp, Watchfield, have been surveyed or examined by his Department since 30th June 1971 for a training prison for 500 category C prisoners.

Mr. Carlisle

During this period the Home Office has obtained particulars of about 25 sites within the area of the Prison Department South West Region. Two sites, in addition to Arnhem Camp, were inspected to assess their possible suitability for a training prison.