We have commissioned a demolition survey of the former prison results should hopefully be available, in late July.

The point is made and understood, which I can say because I can make promises on behalf of my colleagues.

I certainly was not suggesting in any way that hon. Members of any party would want to impede such a Bill.

My hon.

I am grateful for the hon. Lady’s contribution in her speech and intervention.

My colleague will hear that. I am told that the statement is due later this year, so they had better crack on with it.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Moon, but a greater pleasure to thank the hon.

I cannot give the hon. Gentleman a date.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) publishes monthly individual prison population and capacity information through the following link:

Our aim is to, where appropriate, have as many prisoners as possible in a position to work both in custody and while on temporary release