§ 23. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about the future of Moor Court open prison, Oakamoor.
§ Mr. MayhewWe are currently considering whether to close Moor Court women's open prison in view of a substantial underuse of open places for women prisoners. The staff and the trade unions concerned are being consulted, and we shall take full account of their views before making a final decision.