§ Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will list the cell and dormitory accommodation in the women's section of the Risley remand centre, giving the certified normal accommodation and the current number of occupants in each case and the number of occupants now in rooms not designed for accommodation.
§ Mr. BrittanThe women's section of Risley remand centre comprises 42 cells designed for one person, one dormitory for 12 and 31 hospital places. Out of a total population of 130 women and girls on 27 June, there were 66 in the cells, 31 in the hospital and none in the dormitory which has been emptied for essential repairs. The remaining 33 were housed in four rooms which were not originally designed for accommodation.