§ Ms Julie MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 18 May 2000,Official Report, columns 219–20W, on young offenders institutions, at which installations the eight self-inflicted deaths in 1999 took place; and what were the (a) ages and (b) gender of the residents concerned. [123978]
§ Mr. Boateng[holding answer 5 June 2000]The information requested is given in the table.
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Self-inflicted deaths in Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institutions: 1999 Sex Age Aylesbury Male 18 Aylesbury Male 19 Aylesbury Male 19 Castington Male 20
Self-inflicted deaths in Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institutions: 1999 Sex Age Glen Parva Male 19 Portland Male 20 Stoke Heath Male 19 Weatherby Male 17 Notes:
1. Establishments have been categorised according to their primary role. However, it should be noted that there are a number of other prisons that hold young offenders (eg male remand centres) which are not included.
2. Not all self-inflicted deaths conclude with a verdict of suicide.