HC Deb 20 March 1974 vol 870 cc126-7W
Mr. Carson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the total number of persons at present in prison and detention, respectively, in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Orme

The total prison population in Northern Ireland on 14th March 1974 was 2,445, which includes 396 people held under detention orders and 175 under interim custody orders.

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