Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office;Prison Service

Question: What expenses have been incurred preparing shore facilities in Dorset for the prison ship, the `Weare'; when such expenditure was first authorised; and when such expenditure first began to be incurred. - Text of letter from Hugh Taylor of the Prison Service. I will write to you when the information is available.

Answer: Mr. George Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what expenses have been incurred preparing shore facilities in Dorset for the prison ship Weare; when such expenditure was first authorised; and when such expenditure first began to be incurred. [21576] Miss Widdecombe: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from Hugh Taylor to Mr. George Howarth, dated 21 March 1997: The Home Secretary has asked me, in the absence of the Director General from the office, to reply to your question about expenses incurred preparing shore facilities in Dorset for the prison ship. I will write to you when the information is available.

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