HC Deb 27 July 1979 vol 971 cc545-6W
Miss Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people are currently detained under Immigration Act powers at (a) Her Majesty's prison, Pentonville, (b) Her Majesty's prison, Winson Green (c) Her Majesty's remand centre, Risley, (d) other prisons by name and (e) Prison Department detention centres by name.

Mr. Brittan

I am arranging for the data to be analysed and will write to the hon. Member.

Miss Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the longest period for which any non-criminal prisoner was held in custody under the Immigration Act on 31st December 1978 and 30th June 1979.

Mr. Brittan

I will write to the hon. Member.