§ Mr. Irvingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many square feet of exercise space are available to prisoners in Liverpool prison.
§ Mr. MellorA total of 40,888 sq ft in exercise yards, 109,620 sq ft in the grassed area, and 8,964 sq ft in the gymnasia.
§ Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners there are in Her Majesty's prisons; how many these prisons were designed to hold; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorOn 14 November 1986 the total prison population in England and Wales was 47,664 as against a certified normal accommodation of 41,149.
§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the minimum recommended number of officers working in each of Her Majesty's prisons; what was the actual number on duty on the latest date for which figures are available; how these figures compare with the authorised establishment at each prison; what is the number of prisoners in each prison and how this figure compares with the recommended maximum; what is the recommended ratio of prison officers to prisoners at each prison and what is the actual figure; and if he will give these figures for each of the last three years, where appropriate.
§ Mr. MellorThe information requested is not readily available and I shall reply as soon as possible.