HC Deb 29 June 1988 vol 136 cc240-1W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to announce a decision on the future of Peterhead prison.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan (Mr. Salmond) on 27 January at column 285. My right hon. and learned Friend will announce a decision when he has completed his consideration of the complex factors involved.