Written Question · S2W-02214 · Session 2
What plans there are to eliminate multiple occupancy at HM Prison Peterhead and what the timetable is for such plans.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans there are to eliminate multiple occupancy at HM Prison Peterhead and what the timetable is for such plans.
The answer
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows
As a consequence of the needto manage unprecedented prisoner numbers, approximately 40 prisoners were transferredfrom HM Prison Glenochil to HM Prison Peterhead. We have no immediate plans to reducethe prisoner numbers at HM Prison Peterhead.
As a consequence of the needto manage unprecedented prisoner numbers, approximately 40 prisoners were transferredfrom HM Prison Glenochil to HM Prison Peterhead. We have no immediate plans to reducethe prisoner numbers at HM Prison Peterhead.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-02214 by reference.