§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what permanent new employment he expects to be created as a result of his plans to build a new prison at Wrexham; and if he will make a statement;
(2) on what days he first informed Wrexham Maelor borough council and Clwyd county council of his intention to build a category C closed prison for about 600 inmates at Wrexham;
(3) whether he will consider plans for building a smaller prison at Wrexham than at present suggested;
(4) if he is prepared to consider, for the new prison, sites in addition to the one at present under examination at Wrexham, if any are found to be available and generally acceptable.
§ Mr. MellorI shall reply as soon as possible.