Old Prison Site Up For Debate In House Of Keys Today

Tuesday, 23 November 2010 00:00

Home Affairs Minister Asked About Future Of Victoria Road Prison

The future of the Victoria Road Prison site and a current update on the Steam Packet situation will be given in the House of Keys today.

Home Affairs Minister Adrian Earnshaw will be asked more about possible ideas to turn the former prison into a fire station after announcing it would be one of his preferred uses of the site.

A steam packet update will be given following another week of workers campaigning amid fears for their jobs due to the emergence of Mezeron as a major freight competitor.

The Children and Young persons Amendment Bill will also get its first reading.

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