§ Mr. Clayasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has for the use of the new prison at Maghaberry, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. StanleyThere are two prisons on the same site at Maghaberry, one for men and one for women. The944W women's prison has been fully operational since March 1986 and holds all the female prisoners in Northern Ireland. The male prison holds only a few prisoners at present, but it is planned gradually to increase its population in the near future. It will be used to house a range of short and long-term prisoners.