Astley Bridge Police Station

HC Deb 15 June 1990 vol 174 c360W

Mr. David Young

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report on what factors were responsible for the escape of a category A prisoner, from Astley Bridge police station, Bolton.

Mr. Mellor

An investigation into the escape of Alan Lord, a category B prisoner, from Astley Bridge police station, Bolton, is being undertaken by Greater Manchester police. I will write to the hon. Member when the investigation is completed. Alan Lord was recaptured at around 11 o'clock last night in Liverpool.

Mr. David Young

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of building Astley Bridge police station, Bolton.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

The final cost is not yet available but is expected to be about £1,295,000.