§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the Prison Service Evaluation Panel's recommendations were concerning the future930W management of HMP Blakenhurst and HMP Manchester; when the panel's reports were made; when the panel's recommendations will be made public; and if he will make a statement. [140944]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Evaluation Panel has not yet finalised its recommendations. The Prison Service Management Board considered the Panel's provisional report on 17 November and endorsed the Panel's requirement for further clarification. It is anticipated that the result of the competition will be announced before Christmas.