§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made with the new prison; and when it will be ready for occupation.
§ Mr. ConcannonContracts for the construction of the perimeter wall for the new male prison at Maghaberry and for civil engineering works have already been let; completion of these is expected early in 1978. Preparation of the tender documents for the construction of the prison is proceeding, and it is hoped to invite tenders shortly to enable the main building work to start in the spring of 1978. 697W It is expected that the prison will be ready for occupation early in 1982.