§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost of providing sleeping accommodation in Her Majesty's Prison at Maze, Magilligan and the New Prison.
§ Mr. ConcannonIt is not possible without disproportionate effort to isolate the cost of sleeping accommodation in the compounds at Her Majesty's Prisons Maze or Magilligan. Both prisons were constructed under a number of contracts, each of which included ancillary buildings and security works. It is estimated that the cost of providing sleeping accommodation and necessary support services in the new cellular prison accommodation at Her Majesty's Prison Maze will be approximately £4,400 per prisoner place.
Although work has been started on construction of the wall for the new prison at Maghaberry, it is likely to be autumn next year before tenders can be invited for the main buildings. It is estimated, however, that the cost of sleeping accommodation and necessary support services will be approximately £7,000 per prisoner place.