§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest estimated annual cost of the penal system in England and Wales, taking into account expenditure on all prisons, remand homes and similar establishments.
§ Dr. SummerskillIn the current financial year 1975–76 the estimated cost of running the prison system in England and Wales, which includes prisons, borstals, remand centres and detention centres, is £140 million in addition, allied service current expenditure incurred for prison purposes during the year is likely to amount to about £25 million and capital expenditure on building and the purchase of plant to about £31 million.