HC Deb 02 May 1986 vol 96 c538W
Mr. Bermingham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of prisoners detained in her Majesty's prisons and detention centres according to the latest available information.

Mr. Mellor

On 25 April 1986 there were 35,475 persons held in prisons and 1,253 persons held in detention centres in England and Wales.