§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what savings arose as each of the H-blocks in the Maze Prison was emptied of prisoners. [102160]
§ Mr. IngramIn 1998–99, there was a reduction of £0.33 million in the budget operating costs for which HMP Maze was directly responsible. Currently operating costs are £1.10 million less than the 1998–99 budget.
In addition, there was a 26 per cent. reduction in staffing at the prison between June 1998 and September 1999.