HC Deb 06 March 1981 vol 1000 c226W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects work to start on the feasibility study to be carried out by the Property Services Agency on the possible construction of a new prison at Woolwich Arsenal; and when he anticipates receiving the results of the study.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

An initial study has started; I would expect to receive preliminary results later this year. If the site proves suitable, a full feasibility study is unlikely to be completed before mid-1982 at the earliest.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what he would accept as a reasonable cost for construction of a new prison at Woolwich Arsenal.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

It is too early to say; the requirements and the siting have yet to be clearly identified.

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