HC Deb 27 January 1994 vol 236 cc349-50W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons have been detained in Her Majesty's prison, Greenock, whilst awaiting deportation in each of the past four years; what extra financial assistance has been given to the prison governor and his staff in relation to such persons; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

[holding answer 26 January 1994]: I have asked Mr. E. W. Frizzell, the chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service, to arrange for a reply to be given to the hon. Member.

Letter from E. W. Frizzell to Dr. Norman Godman, dated 27 January 1994. The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question about how many persons have been detained in HM Prison, Greenock whilst awaiting deportation in each of the past four years and what extra financial assistance has been given to the prison governor and his staff. The number of persons who have been detained in the past four financial years are as follows:

1990–91 15
1991–92 37
1992–93 60
1993–94 50 (to 21 January 1994 only)

The annual budget for Greenock Prison takes account of the strategic priorities of the establishment, and the resources available to the Scottish Prison Service as a whole, but does not differentiate between types of prisoner or detainee.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the designated capacity of Her Majesty's prison, Greenock; and what was the total number of persons detained therein on 1 September in each of the past four years.

Mr. Lang

[holding answer 26 January 1994]: I have asked Mr. E. W. Frizzell, the chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service, to arrange for a reply to be given to the hon. Member.

Letter from E. W. Frizzell to Dr. Norman Godman, dated 27 January 1994. The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question about the design capacity of HM Prison Greenock; and what was the total number of persons detained therein on 1 September in each of the past four years. The information is as follows: Design capacity 179 Population

1 September 1990 157
1 September 1991 186
1 September 1992 222
1 September 1993 300

The population of HM Prison Greenock on 14 January 1994 was 189. The reduction was due in part to the implementation of the Prisoner and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 on 1 October 1993.