§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will make an announcement on the future of HMP Wormwood Scrubs; and if he will make a statement. [108080]
§ Mr. StrawFollowing the publication of the Chief Inspector of Prisons report on Wormwood Scrubs in June I asked him to undertake a six month follow-up inspection to check on progress. The Chief Inspector is expected to commence this follow-up inspection shortly. I will make an announcement after I have received the Chief Inspector's report and given due consideration to his recommendations.