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.