To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the actual cost per prisoner place in Northern Ireland was in 2008-09; and what target cost per prisoner place was set for that year. (267391)

The outturn cost per prisoner place in 2008-09 will be contained in the annual audited and published agency accounts. The target for 2008-09 is £81,500; the Prison Service anticipates the target will be met.