HC Deb 06 February 1989 vol 146 cc471-2W
Ms. Mowlam

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people are currently being held in each prison in the province, and in total; and how many prison officers are currently in each prison in the Province, and in total.

Mr. Ian Stewart

As at 1 February 1989, there was a total of 1,780 prisoners in prison establishments in Northern Ireland, including 272 untried prisoners. The following is a breakdown by establishment:

Number
Her Majesty's Prison, Belfast 1 521
Her Majesty's Prison, Maghaberry 2253
Her Majesty's Prison, Magilligan 285
Her Majesty's Prison, Maze 578
Her Majesty's Young Offenders Centre 143
1 Includes 264 untried prisoners.
2 Includes eight untried prisoners.

As at 31 January 1989, there was a total of 3,166 prison staff in prison establishments in Northern Ireland. This figure includes staff serving at the prison service college and headquarters. The following is a breakdown by establishment.

Number
Her Majesty's Prison, Belfast 662
Her Majesty's Prison, Maghaberry 483
Her Majesty's Prison, Magilligan 468
Her Majesty's Prison, Maze 1,294
Her Majesty's Young Offenders Centre 223
Prison Service College 26
Headquarters 10