HC Deb 11 June 1985 vol 80 cc385-6W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a further statement on the extension of Leeds prison in the light of the redesignation of Hull and Thorp Arch institutions.

Mr. Mellor

It is intended to go ahead with an extension of Leeds prison subject to the outcome of an inquiry on road closure proposals to be held on 19 June at the Civic Hall, Leeds, under section 209 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971.