§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the new or refurbished places in penal establishments which will be started in 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84 and 1984–85 will replace places lost for reasons such as decay, damage or conversion for other prison use; and how many will be additional places.
§ Mr. BrittanIt is not possible to predict how many places will be lost for reasons such as decay, damage—which may include riots, fire or abnormal weather conditions—or conversion for other prison use in any future financial year.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what will be the total certified normal accommodation in prison department establishments at the end of 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.
§ Mr. BrittanThe estimate of certified normal accommodation for all prison department establishments is approximately 38,900 places. It is not possible to make reliable predictions beyond 1980.