HC Deb 01 November 1983 vol 47 c307W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many (a) men, (b) women and (c) juveniles were held in custody in police or court cells at the latest available date.

Mr. Hurd

On the night of 27 October, 259 prisoners were held in police cells, all of whom were adult males.