HC Deb 23 July 1981 vol 9 c200W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were being detained in open prisons at the latest available date; and what is the total number of places officially available at these prisons.

Mr. Mayhew

On 21 July 1981 3,100 persons were held in open prisons; the certified normal accommodation of such establishments was 3,230.