§ Mr. Moneyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the average weekly cost, for the most recent period for which figures are conveniently available, of detaining a male person in prison after sentence;
(2) what is the average weekly cost, for the most recent period for which figures are conveniently available, of detaining a female person in prison after sentence.
370Wmuch money was spent on Wandsworth Prison in each of the last five years; and how this money has been allocated.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe following table shows the cost of additions, improvements, renovations and maintenance of the prison buildings since 1st April, 1966.
§ Mr. CarlisleIn England and Wales in the financial year 1969–70 the average weekly cost per person in prison was £23.07. I regret that separate figures for sentenced prisoners and for men and women are not available.
§ Mr. Moneyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average weekly cost, for the most recent period for which figures are conveniently available, of detaining a young person in borstal training.
§ Mr. Carlisle£23.16 for the financial year 1969–70 in England and Wales.