HC Deb 20 January 1998 vol 304 c516W
Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to make a decision on the possible establishment of a prison at Colchester; and if he will name the site which has been under investigation. [23300]

Ms Quin

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 14 November 1997,Official Report, column 689.

If the Prison Service assessment indicates that the site involved offers potential, I shall write to the hon. Member.