HC Deb 05 May 1987 vol 115 cc313-4W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners have access to integral sanitation; how many are obliged to slop out; what plans he has to improve toilet facilities in prisons; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

I will reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many places in prisons have been provided since June 1983 in (a) newly built prisons, (b) existing premises acquired for use as prisons and (c) additional places in existing prisons.

Mr. Mellor

The following additional new prison places have been provided since June 1983:

Places
a) at newly built prisons 1,084
b) at existing premises acquired for use as prisons 750
c) additional places in existing establishments 1,826

Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many additional places in prisons will be provided between now and 1995 in (a) newly built prisons, (b) existing premises acquired for use as prisons and (c) additional places in existing prisons.

Mr. Mellor

The following additional new prison places will be provided between now and 1995:

Places
a) at newly built prisons 9,384
b) at existing premises acquired for use as prisons 250
c) additional places in existing establishments 4,061