HC Deb 19 July 1973 vol 860 cc183-4W
Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the total number of places in bail hostels in the London area for remand prisoners have been fully taken up over the last 12 months; and, if not, what proportion of vacancies has been left empty.

Mr. Carlisle

Figures for 12 months are not available, but over the last six months vacancies have averaged 36 per cent.

Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many places are now available for remand prisoners in bail hostels in the London area.

Mr. Carlisle

Fourteen.