§ Lord Gainfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the position regarding market testing of H.M. Prison Manchester.
Earl FerrersWork has now been completed on the specification for the operation of Manchester prison. This forms part of the invitation to tender issued to the prison service and potential contractors from the private sector. A copy has been placed in the Library. Following the evaluation process we would aim to announce a decision on the successful bidder in early Spring 1993. It is our intention that the part of the prison that is currently being extensively refurbished shall be ready to accept prisoners from Autumn 1993.