HL Deb 26 July 1983 vol 443 cc1520-1WA
Lord Inglewood

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the accomodation at Gartree prison and what is the number of prisoners currently there.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Elton)

On 15th July 1983 the Certified Normal Accommodation of HMP Gartree was 225 and the population was 219. A fourth wing will be brought back into use shortly following the completion of improvements.