HC Deb 20 April 1983 vol 41 c97W
Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons are at present serving prison sentences for contempt of court.

Mr. Mellor

[pursuant to his reply, 31 March 1983, c. 273]: On 31 January 1983 there were about 40 persons serving sentences for contempt of court in prison department establishments in England and Wales.