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<p>We will close down ageing and ineffective prisons, replacing them with buildings
fit for today’s demands. We are investing £1.3bn to build up to 10,000 new prison
places with better education facilities and other rehabilitative services. On 22 March
2017, my Rt Hon friend, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice announced
plans for the building of four new prisons in England and Wales, replacing old and
overcrowded establishments with new, fit for purpose buildings.</p><p> </p><p>As well
as creating modern establishments fit for the twenty-first century, the proposed new
builds will act as a boost to regional economies across the country – creating up
to two thousand jobs in the construction and manufacturing industries and new opportunities
for local businesses.</p><p> </p><p>The plans include a new prison in Port Talbot
in South Wales. The Ministry of Justice intends to apply for planning permission soon.</p><p>
</p><p>At this stage it is too early to give an estimate of the cost of designing
and building the new prison but we will seek to ensure value for money for taxpayers.
With regard to funding arrangements for health and police services, we will engage
with relevant public sector partners to ensure they are able to develop suitable plans
for the new prison.</p>
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