§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the capital cost of Shotts prison, the number of cells in the prison building, and the ratio of staff to inmates.
§ Mr. RifkindOnly the first phase of the prison has been completed, at an estimated cost of £10 million. In the premises so far provided there is a block of 60 cells, and a hospital block which has 19 single cells, two strong cells and two wards each accommodating six inmates. The present ratio of staff to inmates is 1.5:1.
§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the capital cost of the industrial plant at Shotts prison, the nature of the work and the total productive capacity.
§ Mr. RifkindThe industrial plan currently provided at Shotts prison comprises a laundry with a maximum weekly wash capacity of about 200,000 pieces, equipped at an estimated cost of £675,000.