HC Deb 27 November 1979 vol 974 c588W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many women prisoners were detained in Risley remand centre on the latest available date; and what was the number on night sedatives on the same date.

Mr. Brittan

On 22 November, 174 women were detained at Risley remand centre, of whom 12 received night sedation.