§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many males and females, respectively, were in prison at the latest available date; and what is the average cost per prisoner per week.
§ Mr. EdeOn 14th September there were in prison in England and Wales 15,928 males and 909 females. During the financial year 1945/46, the last period for which figures are available, the average weekly cost was £2 12s. 2d. a prisoner.