Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Shailesh Vara and Chloe Smith

Tuesday 8th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Vara]

That may be a little drastic as a negotiating procedure, but my officials are engaged in conversations with Gloucester City Council. Those are at an advanced stage. My hon. Friend will not expect me to make commercial comments at the Dispatch Box, but I hope that a final decision will be arrived at very shortly. He and I are due to meet shortly, when we will discuss the matter further.

[Chloe Smith (Norwich North) (Con)]

Can the Minister provide any further update on his plans for the Victorian prison estate and, in particular, any information regarding HMP Norwich in my constituency?

[Mr Vara]

I am keen that my hon. Friend should have the most up-to-date response, so I will write to her about that.