HL Deb 24 March 1981 vol 418 cc1153-4WA
Lord Melchett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many convicted prisoners who have been in prison continuously for 15 years or more are currently serving prison sentences.

Lord Belstead

On 31st January 1981 there were 41 persons in Prison Department establishments in England and Wales who had been in custody for a continuous period of 15 years or more since their first reception.