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Prisons: Construction

Lords · Question HL5958 · Tabled 19 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 3 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Lord German

To ask His Majesty's Government on what date HM Prison Millsike will open, and whether it is still projected to provide capacity for approximately 1,500 prisoners.

Answer

Answered by Lord Timpson, 3 Apr 2025

HMP Millsike officially opened on 27 March 2025 and is forecast to receive its first prisoners by May. It will provide c.1,500 safe, secure, modern and decent prison places.