HC Deb 03 February 1972 vol 830 cc184-5W
90. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many and what proportion of prisoners were sent to a pre-release hostel in England and Wales prior to their release in 1971.

Mr. Carlisle

During 1971, 571 prisoners in England and Wales were admitted to the pre-release employment scheme. This was 47 per cent. of those eligible.

91. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many pre-release hostels are now operating in England and Wales.

Mr. Carlisle

There are 20 hostels and out-working schemes attached to prisons in England and Wales. Seventeen are in use. Three are not operating at present because of lack of work in the area.