§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is 265W the number of prisoners remanded without bail at the latest available date; and the comparable figure for each of the last five years.
§ Dr. SummerskillOn 31st December 1974 there were 3,148 persons in custody in prisons and remand centres in England and Wales awaiting trial. The equivalent numbers in earlier years were:
31st December 1973 2,671 31st December 1972 2,614 31st December 1971 2,475 31st December 1970 2,452 31st December 1969 2,173 In addition there were 1,712 persons in custody who had been convicted and were awaiting sentences. The equivalent numbers in earlier years were:
31st December 1973 1,256 31st December 1972 1,462 31st December 1971 1,214 31st December 1970 1,531 31st December 1969 1,360
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, of those prisoners on remand without bail at the latest available date, how many have been on remand for (a) 1–3 months, (b) 3–6 months, (c) 6–9 months, (d) 9–12 months, and (e) over 12 months, and the average period on remand without bail for each of the last five years.
§ Dr. SummerskillI am having the available information analysed and will write to my hon. Friend.