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Written question asked by Baroness Stern (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Monday, 14 December 2009.


Young Offenders Institutions: Portland

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to close the Rodney Unit at Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institute Portland, as recommended by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons in her report published on 16 November; and, if so, when.
Answer

Rodney Unit at YOI Portland is scheduled to close by the end of January 2010. Work has already begun to decrease the numbers of prisoners being held on the unit. The decision to close the unit was made by the Director of Offender Management due to the condition of the accommodation. The decision to close the unit had been made by the Director of Offender Management for the South West prior to the visit from HMCIP.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
515; 715 c190WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Prison accommodation HMP/YOI Portland
Link
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