Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Monday, 27 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2009. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 May 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisons: Public Consultation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the statement of 27 April 2009, on prisons and probation, when he plans to begin consultations on the proposed prison site at Curborough; when he expects to publish the exact location of the proposed site; when he expects to announce his decision on whether to site a prison at Curborough; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: As I announced on 27 April 2009, Official Report, columns 569-80, we will not be proceeding with the 2,500 place 'Titan' prisons, but we will be building 1,500 place prisons instead. There are no current plans for prisons on any of the sites listed other than those named by me in Parliament on 27 April.The site at Curborough was one of a number of sites brought to the attention of the National Offender Management Service as part of the site search exercise for 'Titan' prisons to hold 2,500 prisoners. It was assessed, but not considered suitable for development as a Titan.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 492 c225W; 272098
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Prisons and Probation
Monday, 27 April 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects: Prisons Public consultation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk