HC Deb 02 July 1980 vol 987 c570W
Mr. Abse

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many cells in Holloway designed for two are currently being occupied by three, four, or more women; how many cells designed for four are occupied by six, seven, eight, nine, 10 or more; and how many women are in rooms not designed for accommodation.

Mr. Brittan

The accommodation at Holloway prison comprises cells designed for one person and dormitories designed for four persons. On 27 June 31 cells were occupied by two inmates and 28 cells by three inmates. No cells were occupied by four or more inmates. Two dormitories were occupied by six inmates, two dormitories by seven inmates and eight dormitories by eight inmates. No dormitories were occupied by nine or more inmates. No inmates were in uncertified accommodation.