Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 1 May 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.
Home Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many prisons do not have visitor centres; how many do; and, of these, how many are staffed by volunteers. - Including figures.
- Answer
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Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisons do not have visitor centres; how many do; and, of these, how many are staffed by volunteers. [110082] Hilary Benn: Of the 138 Prison Service establishments, it is estimated that 90 have visitors' centres, of which around 85 per cent. are staffed by a mix of paid employees and volunteers. A further four centres are in planning.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 110082; 404 c530W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Facilities Prisons Voluntary work Visits
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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