HC Deb 30 January 1979 vol 961 c391W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many children are at present on remand with their mothers; what ages the children are; and in which establishments they are situated.

Dr. Summerskill

On 23 January, none.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many women in prison have children under the age of 16 years; and how many children under the age of 16 years are separated from their mothers as a result of their mothers' imprisonment (a) on remand and (b) after conviction.

Dr. Summerskill

This information is not readily available.

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