Question reference: S5O-02576
- Asked by: Linda Fabiani, MSP for East Kilbride, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 14 November 2018
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 21 November 2018
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in identifying sites to replace HMP Barlinnie.
Answer
The Scottish Prison Service has been undertaking a site search to identify a potential location for the development of HMP Glasgow. One site has been identified, and should this prove viable, the normal planning application process will apply.