§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many (a) women and (b) girls are on remand in custody at the latest available date; and how many have been on remand (a) up to one month, (b) one to two months, (c) two to three months, (d) three to four months, (e) four to six months. (f) six to nine months, (g) nine to 12 months and (h) over 12 months.
§ Mr. MellorThe most recent information available is given in the following table:
Estimated population*of untried and convicted unsentenced females in prison department establishments inEnglandandWaleson31 August 1984, by age and length of time since initial remand in custody Number† Age Length of time since initial remand in custody‡ Under 18 18 and over Up to 1 month 10 140 Over 1 month up to 2 months 5 80 Over 2 months up to 3 months — 50 Over 3 months up to 4 months — 30 Over 4 months up to 6 months — 35 Over 6 months up to 9 months — 20 Over 9 months up to 12 months — 5 Over 12 months — — Total 15 350 * Based on records held centrally which are approximate; detailed checking of individual cases would involve disproportionate cost. † Rounded estimates; the components do not always add to the totals because they have been rounded independently. ‡ Including any time which may have been spent on bail after the initial remand in custody.