Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2009. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisons: Construction

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether New Hall Farm Lea, near Preston and Kirkham, has been under consideration by his Department as a site for a new prison; whether it is still under consideration; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: As my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Justice 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.The site at New Hall Farm Lea 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. There are no current plans for prisons on any of the sites listed other than those named in Parliament on 27 April.

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