HL Deb 16 May 1980 vol 409 cc538-9WA
Lord AVEBURY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the certified normal accommodation in penal establishments in England and Wales for men and women respectively on 31st March 1980; what was the number of men and women respectively held in those establishments on that date, and how many men and women respectively were held under Immigration Act powers.

Lord BELSTEAD

On 31st March 1980 the certified normal accommodation of penal establishments in England and Wales was 38, 526 (37, 226 males, 1, 300 females) and the population was 44, 223 (42, 601 males, 1, 622 females). On that date 190 males and 10 females were held under the provisions of the Immigration Act 1971.