§ 57. Mr. V. Yatesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are at present in Her Majesty's prisons; and how many are sleeping three in a cell.
§ Mr. VosperThe latest available figures, which are for 12th January, 1960, show that there are at present 21,998 prisoners. Of these, 6,123 are accommodated three in a cell.