Prison radio to cost taxpayers £2million

The government is planning a radio station exclusively for the entertainment of Britain’s prisoners, which will cost taxpayers £2million, according to reports.

The service would broadcast shows 12 hours a day to 140 prisons in England and Wales if the Ministry of Justice approves the idea.

The Prison Service, which came up with the scheme, claims the £2million need to start up the station would be raised from existing budgets. It has been dubbed ‘con air’ like the Nicholas Cage film.

A charity might also contribute to running costs, it is thought.

Telegraph.co.uk 20th January 2009
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