HC Deb 17 March 1983 vol 39 c217W
Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many inmates in Strangeways prison, Manchester, are on remand awaiting trial.

Mr. Mellor

On 28 February 1983, the latest date for which information is readily available, there were 359 prisoners on remand awaiting trial at Her Majesty's prison, Manchester,.

Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the normal waiting period at Strangeways prison, Manchester for inmates on remand awaiting trial.

Mr. Mellor

I regret that this information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

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