§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what privileges and facilities are not available to prisoners at Parkhurst prison due to the delay in the refurbishment project.
§ Mr. MayhewA range of privileges and facilities appropriate to dispersal prisons is available at Parkhurst, and no facilities or privileges have been withdrawn from the inmates as a result of the refurbishment programme.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the refurbishment project at Parkhurst prison will be completed.
§ Mr. MayhewProposals for the refurbishment of A and D wings, which are empty, are now being considered in detail in the hope that it will be possible for work to start in 1984. Work on B wing would follow, after decanting into refurbished accommodation. It is not yet possible to give completion dates.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners at Parkhurst prison are being housed in other prison establishments and: so are not able to receive the treatment particular to Parkhurst.
§ Mr. MayhewThere are at present about 270 inmates at Parkhurst prison. When refurbishment is complete the 207W capacity is likely to be between 400 and 450. Inmates who would probably have been located at Parkhurst if the establishment were fully operational are located in other suitable establishments, mainly throughout the South-East region.