§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his plans to close the female remand centre at Risley on a temporary basis; where the prisoners and staff will be housed; when it is planned they will return to Risley; and what numbers of staff and prisoners will be housed at the new establishment.
§ Mrs. RumboldThere are no plans to close the female remand centre at Risley, but some reduction in the population will occur later in the year because the electrical and central heating services are not adequate for the winter months.
I will write to the hon. Member when the detailed plans have been completed.