Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 December 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 December 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he intends to publish the inquiry into the scope for further privatisation of services within the prison estate; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to publish the inquiry into the scope for further privatisation of services within the prison estate; and if he will make a statement. [21638] Beverley Hughes: I am considering the review commissioned by my predecessor on the private finance initiative (PFI) and market-testing in the Prison Service conducted by Pat Carter. I expect to publish it shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 377 c241W; 21638
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Inquiries Privatisation Prisons Private finance initiative HM Prison Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk