§ Baroness Davidasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many additional places have been provided in existing prisons since 1995; how many such places are currently planned; and what is the cost of this provision. [HL3065]
§ Lord Williams of MostynSince January 1995, the Prison Service increased the certified normal accommodation at existing prisons by 6,300 places. Plans are in place to build a further 1,900 places at existing establishments, at a cost of £119.5 million.