HC Deb 20 February 1986 vol 92 c307W
Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much it costs to keep a woman and her baby in Her Majesty's prison, Askham Grange, for a week.

Mr. Mellor

In the financial year 1984–85 the average weekly cost of keeping a person in custody in Her Majesty's prison, Askham Grange was £283. Information on the cost of keeping a woman and her baby in Her Majesty's prison, Askham Grange, for a week is not available.

Ms. Harman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will move Lucy Kerr from Askham Grange prison to a prison nearer her home in Peckham.

Mr. Mellor

Any application Ms. Kerr makes for transfer to the south-east will be carefully considered.