§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for the establishment of a privately managed remand centre.
§ Mr. John PattenWe are considering the fourth Report of the Home Affairs Committee on contract provision of prisons, in the light of my noble Friend's recent visit to the United States, in the course of which he looked at several private management custodial facilities. Our conclusions will be announced as soon as possible.