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 is the (a) capital cost of establishing each secure training centre and (b) average cost per place per year; how many places are there in total at secure training centres; what plans he has to open further secure training centres; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the (a) capital cost of establishing each secure training centre and (b) average cost per place per year; how many places are there in total at secure training centres; what plans he has to open further secure training centres; and if he will make a statement. [114643] Mr. Boateng: The capital costs of secure training centres are met by the contractors, with part of the contract payment (the fixed element) covering the cost of financing the capital expenditure. We estimate that the capital costs are in the order of £10 million per centre. The average cost per place per year, including the fixed element and based on full occupancy, is: Medway £149,445; Rainsbrook £118,161 and; Hassockfield £131,827 (all at January 2000 prices). There are 120 places in total at the three centres. There are currently plans to provide two further secure training centres. From 1 April, the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales will take on the function of commissioning and purchasing secure accommodation for remanded and sentenced children and young people.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 114643; 346 c165W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Costs Capital investment Secure accommodation Per capita costs Secure training centres