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Gartree Prison

Volume 972: debated on Monday 22 October 1979

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asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the situation at Gartree prison, Leicestershire, relating to the renovation of the wings which were damaged in the last riot; and when he expects that the prison will once again be fully operational.

The repair of the two wings still out of action includes improvements to security and control and is expected to be completed by mid-1980. Similar improvements will then be made in the two wings currently in use and should be completed by the end of 1981. The build-up of the population will be kept under review in the light of experience.