HC Deb 13 July 1976 vol 915 c151W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what stage has been reached in the consruction of the new prison at Maghaberry.

Mr. Concannon

Detailed planning for site preparation is nearing completion and civil engineering work is expected to start later this year. Tenders for the construction of the perimeter wall for stage I of the prison for male inmates will be invited by the end of this month with a view to starting the main building contract in the summer of next year.

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