HC Deb 07 May 1982 vol 23 c146W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many women are currently serving a prison sentence in H wing of Durham prison; how many are classified as category A; and in what categories the remainder are.

Mr. Mayhew

Thirty-four on 29 April, six of whom were classified as category A prisoners and all of whom required secure conditions.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what grounds women prisoners are allocated to H wing of Durham prison.

Mr. Mayhew

On the grounds of the level of security they require, taking into account the women's length of sentence and their behaviour in custody.