Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-04858 · Session 7

What progress it has made on its proposals for temporary modular prisons.

Answered Asked by Stephen Kerr Con Lodged 5 Nov 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on its proposals for temporary modular prisons.

The answer

Answered by Neil Gray on 11 Nov 2026 · 6 days after it was lodged, on time

We continue to work with the Scottish Prison Service to develop proposals for additional prison accommodation, including modular accommodation.SPS is in the discovery phase ahead of expected procurement to appoint a contractor to deliver all services required to construct modular prison accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly.An Expression of Interest Notice was issued by SPS to framework contractors in relation to this and discussions are underway with interested parties.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-04858 by reference.