HL Deb 21 June 1999 vol 602 c62WA
Lord Christopher

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the current number of (a) open prisons, (b) resettlement prisons and (c) resettlement units in closed prisons in urban areas. [HL2924]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

In England and Wales the current number of:

  • Open establishments is 17;
  • resettlement establishments is 3; and
  • resettlement units in closed establishments in urban areas is six.