HC Deb 18 July 1978 vol 954 c133W
Mr. Forrester

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons aged between 60 and 65, 65 and 70 and over 70 years are at present serving sentences in Her Majesty's prisons.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The latest available information is given in the following table:

Sentenced Prisoners in prison department establishments in England and Wales on 31st May 1978 by age
Age Number
60–64 205
65–69 81
70 and over 38
Total 324