HC Deb 02 March 2000 vol 345 c403W
Mr. William Ross

To 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. Ingram

In 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.