HL Deb 11 May 1987 vol 487 c534WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many prisoners at the most recent date were held in each of the following prisons and what was their maximum authorized capacity:—

  1. (a) Maghaberry
  2. (b) Crumlin Road
  3. (c) The Maze
  4. (d) Magilligan

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Lyell)

: The figures are set out below:—

Authorised Capacity Population at 27th April 1987
Maghaberry Male 432 15
Female 56 29
Belfast 500 537
Maze Cellular 800 709
Phase 4 105 105
Magilligan 300 293
Maghaberry (Male) Prison has not yet been brought fully into operation but it is planned to build up its population during the year.