HC Deb 03 July 1975 vol 894 c538W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many female prisoners in Her Majesty's prisons have (a) requested, (b) had treatment and (c) are awaiting treatment for the removal of tattoos in each of the last three convenient 12-month periods.

Dr. Summerskill

Information in the form requested is not available. About 110 women and girls in prisons and borstals received treatment for the removal of tattoos in the year ending 30th June 1975, and 39 are at present awaiting treatment.

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