HC Deb 11 February 1987 vol 110 c260W
11. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present position in relation to the award of a contract for the new Peterhead prison; what is the proposed commencement date; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

Invitations to tender will shortly be issued for the preliminary site works contract for the new prison at Peterhead. The contract for construction is at present programmed to begin in March 1988.