HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 cc369-70W
Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the average weekly cost, for the most recent period for which figures are conveniently available, of detaining a male person in prison after sentence;

(2) what is the average weekly cost, for the most recent period for which figures are conveniently available, of detaining a female person in prison after sentence.

much money was spent on Wandsworth Prison in each of the last five years; and how this money has been allocated.

Mr. Carlisle

The following table shows the cost of additions, improvements, renovations and maintenance of the prison buildings since 1st April, 1966.

Mr. Carlisle

In England and Wales in the financial year 1969–70 the average weekly cost per person in prison was £23.07. I regret that separate figures for sentenced prisoners and for men and women are not available.

Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average weekly cost, for the most recent period for which figures are conveniently available, of detaining a young person in borstal training.

Mr. Carlisle

£23.16 for the financial year 1969–70 in England and Wales.

Forward to