HL Deb 17 November 1997 vol 583 c65WA
Lord Robertson of Oakridge

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied that the prison ship HMP Weare is able to provide adequate facilities for work, exercise and recreation.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Although there are no workshops on the Weare as yet, various cleaning and maintenance jobs are available to prisoners and the facility is equipped with two gymnasiums and two exercise yards.

Prisoners at the Weare spend 11 hours a day outside their cells. For half of this time, either work or education classes are available. Physical exercise or recreational activities are available to prisoners for the rest of the day.