§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the exact sums spent on prison buildings and accommodation in England and Wales for each of the last 10 years, giving figures for each year; and what is the proposed expenditure for 1986 and 1987.
§ Mr. MellorThe information requested is as follows:
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£ million 1976–77 31.8 1977–78 33.4 1978–79 33.3 1979–80 36.6 1980–81 48.2 1981–82 51.4 1982–83 65.8
£ million 1983–84 88.4 1984–85 98.6 1985–86 107.0 These figures include expenditure on the design, construction, refurbishment, repair and maintenance of prison buildings and staff quarters. They exclude expenditure on the purchase of land and buildings and staff costs. The figure quoted for 1985–86 is the most recent available forecast of the total relevant expenditure in the current financial year. Details of proposed expenditure in 1986–87 and 1987–88 will be published in due course in the 1986 public expenditure white paper.