HC Deb 13 May 1980 vol 984 c419W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the longest period a person has been held on remand in custody in Bedford prison; and what is the offence with which he is charged.

Mr. Brittan

The longest period for which any person held on remand in custody in Bedford prison on 31 March 1980 had been so held was 270 days. He had been charged with burglary.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the longest period of time that a person currently in Bristol prison has been on remand in custody; and what is the offence with which he is charged.

Mr. Brittan

The longest period for which any person held on remand in custody in Bristol prison on 31 March 1980 had been so held was 287 days. He had been charged with murder.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the longest period of time that a prisoner currently in Ashford remand centre has been on remand in custody; and what is the offence with which he is charged.

Mr. Brittan

The longest period for which any person held on remand in custody in Ashford remand centre on 31 March 1980, had been so held was 377 days. He was charged with two counts of robbery and one of burglary.