Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 March 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what has been the cost to date of damage caused by those held at each secure training centre; and if he will make a statement. - Includes fact that information requested is not available.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the cost to date of damage caused by those held at each secure training centre; and if he will make a statement. [114641] Mr. Boateng: The cost of damage caused by those held at secure training centres is met in full by the contractor and not passed on to the Home Office. Contractors are not required to provide details of such costs to the Home Office and the information requested is not, therefore, available.

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