§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what percentage the cost of running the prison service has increased annually since 1972.
§ Dr. SummerskillTotal net expenditure on the prison service in England and Wales, measured at constant 1977 prices, has varied as follow:
Year Net expenditure Percentage increase/decrease on previous year 1972–73 161.4 — 1973–74 169.7 +5.14 1974–75 189.3 +11.55 1975–76 206.3 +8.98 1976–77 201.1 2.52 1977–78 201.6 +0.25