Immigration centre planned
HMP The Verne on Portland will close and be converted into an immigration removal centre.
Dorset MP pleased for new use for HMP The Verne
The Conservative MP for South Dorset Richard Drax said he was pleased the building would remain open with the prospect of more employment:
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