§ Lord Chadlingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many girls aged between 15 and 18 are currently in prison; and what are the numbers per age group; and [HL3369]
How many girls aged between 15 and 18 are currently held in prison service custody; and what are the numbers per age group. [HL3370]
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal):On 31 May 2004, there was one 16-year-old, 74 17-year-old and 114 18-year-old females held in prison establishments in England and Wales. Of these, there was one 16-year-old, 20 17-year-old and 29 18-year-old females held under prison rules, with the rest in young offender institutions.
On 31 May 2004, there was one 16-year-old, five 17-year-old and six 18-year-old females held in Scottish penal establishments.
On 29 April 2004, there was one 16-year-old, two 17-year-old and one 18-year-old females held in prison establishments in Northern Ireland.