HC Deb 06 December 2001 vol 376 c476W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many occupants of Downview prison have been transferred(a) to more secure category prisons or (b) out of the south-east in the last 12 months. [20123]

Beverley Hughes

The exact information requested is not available. In preparation for the change of role of Downview to a women's prison, 340 male prisoners were moved from the establishment between 17 July and 1 September. No prisoners were moved out of the south-east, and none had their security category increased, as part of this process.

Mr. Blunt

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what rehabilitation and education programmes were being run at HMP Downview on 17 July; how many prisoners were on each programme; and where those prisoners completed their programmes. [19517]

Beverley Hughes

The available information will take some time to compile. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library.