HC Deb 09 June 1980 vol 986 c15W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many women were detained in each of Risley remand centre, Styal prison, Cookham Wood prison and Holloway at the latest available date; and how many of these were on night sedatives.

Mr. Brittan

The following is the information at as 31 May :

Number of women prisoners detained Number of women prisoners given a night sedative to promote sleep
Cookham Wood 73 49
Holloway 358 156
Risley 134 8
Styal 231 21