§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many persons are at present remanded in custody in Her Majesty's prisons in England;
(2) how many persons are at present remanded in custody in Her Majesty's prisons in Wales.
§ Dr. SummerskillOn 15th November 1974 there were 3,439 persons awaiting trial in prisons and remand centres in England and a further 1,800 who had been convicted and were awaiting sen-360W tence. The equivalent figures for Wales were 102 and 82.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) on 1st November 1974 what was the longest period a person remanded in custody had served in prison in England;
(2) on 1st November 1974 what was the longest period a person remanded in custody had served in prison in Wales.
§ Dr. SummerskillThis information is not readily available but I am having the available information analysed and will write to the hon. Member.