§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his decision to close the building course at New Hall detention centre, in the light of his assurance to the hon. Member for Ormskirk. Official Report, 15 November 1979, column 1494, that the régime will place emphasis on brisk and constructive activities; and what activities will replace this course.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have decided that this full-time training course is not appropriate to the tougher régime, and that when the pilot project starts all inmates at New Hall should be on work parties. I will announce details of the régime, including work parties, before the pilot project commences.