HC Deb 20 February 1958 vol 582 c171W
The Rev. Ll. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average weekly cost per inmate in the local prisons, excluding new buildings.

Mr. R. A. Butler

For the twelve months ending 31st March, 1957, the average weekly cost per inmate in all types of prison was £7 12s. 6d., excluding the cost of new buildings. I regret that separate figures for local prisons are not available.