§ 44. Mr. Deedesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the prison population at 1st April, 1970; and if he will give the corresponding figures for 1969 and 1968.
§ Mr. Callaghan:The population of prison service establishments in England and Wales on 31st March, 1970 was 38,329. The corresponding figures for 1969 and 1968 were 33,832 and 32,507.
§ Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current prison population in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Callaghan:39,254 in England and Wales.