HC Deb 24 January 1973 vol 849 c171W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners have been in solitary confinement for more than three months.

Mr. Carlisle

On 15th January, 33 prisoners in England and Wales had been removed from association with other prisoners for the maintenance of good order or discipline for periods exceeding three months. This figure does not include prisoners who had asked to be removed from association in their own interest. The authority for the removal must be renewed by the Board of Visitors or the Secretary of State at least once a month.