Correctional Services Department

In reply to Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (1 August 2016). Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I am advised:

During periods of peak prisoner numbers over and above the funded capacity, the Department for Correctional Services must rely on additional contingency beds, or 'surge capacity'. The last time DCS did not have to use any of the surge capacity beds was 3 November 2011.