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<p>The Government is committed, as set out on the 26 June at the Justice Select Committee
and in the 2017 manifesto, to building up to 10,000 modern and decent prison places
to replace old, expensive and unsuitable accommodation. This was reaffirmed by the
Chancellor in the 2018 Budget, committing the Government to delivering the first two
new prisons at Wellingborough and Glen Parva through public capital. Funding routes
will be explored, including through private investment, for the delivery of the remaining
prison places. The financing models, timetable and costs for these will be dependent
on the relevant value for money and affordability tests, planning permissions and
commercial negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>We believe in a balanced approach to custodial
services provision, which includes a mix of public, voluntary and private sector involvement.
This approach has been shown to work, providing excellent services for the public
and value for money for taxpayers.</p>
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