§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum sentence that can be served at Her Majesty's prison, Wymott, 177W Leyland; and if he will consider extending this period to cover sentences of up to three years.
§ Mr. BrittanWymott prison is expected to be fully used accommodating prisoners serving up to 18 months' imprisonment and it is not proposed to exceed that period.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners Her Majesty's prison, Wymott, Leyland, can house; how many are at present in occupation there; and why it is so grossly underoccupied.
§ Mr. BrittanThe certified normal accommodation figure is 816; on 16 November the population was 243. The build-up of population in a new prison is a gradual process which has been extended at Wymott primarily by the general shortage of prison officers.