Prisons' £44k taxi bill defended
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Prisons' £44k taxi bill defended
by Admin Mon 30 Jul 2007 - 3:03
Prisons' £44k taxi bill defended
Officials have defended the spending of more than £44,000 on taxis by two Devon prisons in a year.
New figures show Exeter Prison spent £32,747 on taxis between 2005 and 2006. Channings Wood spent £11,554, of which £4,698 was for transporting inmates.
The Western Morning News obtained the figures under the Freedom of Information Act.
A Ministry of Justice spokeswoman said taxis were used when it was the most cost-effective method of transport.
She said: "Taxi services are only used in the event that a Prison Service vehicle and driver are unavailable due to other commitments or where resources are used to capacity and there are no alternative options available."
Officials have defended the spending of more than £44,000 on taxis by two Devon prisons in a year.
New figures show Exeter Prison spent £32,747 on taxis between 2005 and 2006. Channings Wood spent £11,554, of which £4,698 was for transporting inmates.
The Western Morning News obtained the figures under the Freedom of Information Act.
A Ministry of Justice spokeswoman said taxis were used when it was the most cost-effective method of transport.
She said: "Taxi services are only used in the event that a Prison Service vehicle and driver are unavailable due to other commitments or where resources are used to capacity and there are no alternative options available."
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