Prison Population (Hansard, 13 July 1987)

HC Deb 13 July 1987 vol 119 c366W 366W

§ Mr. Bermingham
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department for the most recent date available, what was the total prison population for England and Wales.

§ Mr. John Patten
On 10 July 1987, the total prison population for England and Wales was 50,381. This does not include the 648 prisoners held in police cells.