§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners were held on remand who had not been convicted of any crime on 28 April 1981; how long each of these had been on remand; and if he will publish in the Official Report similar details in respect of previous years.
§ Mr. MayhewThe only information that can be made available without disproportionate cost is given in the following table.
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Prisoners awaiting trial on 31 March 1980 and 31 March 1981 in prison department establishments in England and Wales: by length of time since first remand in custody. Length of time since first remand in custody* Estimated number of persons† 31 March 1980 31 March 1981 Less than one week 600 700 One week and up to and including one month 1,300 1,400
Length of time since first remand in custody* Estimated number of persons† 31 March 1980 31 March 1981 Over one month and up to and including three months 1,400 2,000 Over three months and up to and including six months 700 400 Over six months 300 300 Total 4,300 4,800 * Including any time which may have been spent on bail. † Rounded estimates: precise figures are not available.