Prison Population (Hansard, 31 July 1975)

HC Deb 31 July 1975 vol 896 c573W 573W

§ Mr. Rose
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current prison population; and what were the corresponding figures in each of the last five years.

§ Dr. Summerskill
On 30th June 1975 the total population in Prison Department establishments was 40,804 and on the corresponding date in each of the last five years the numbers were:

1974 … … … 37,024

1973 … … … 37,050

1972 … … … 38,465

1971 … … … 40,224

1970 … … … 40,137

1974	…	…	…	37,024
1973	…	…	…	37,050
1972	…	…	…	38,465
1971	…	…	…	40,224
1970	…	…	…	40,137