HC Deb 12 December 1984 vol 69 cc484-5W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the certified normal accommodation for each remand centre for young prisoners aged between 17 and 21 years.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested is as follows:

Number
Males
Ashford* 380
Brockhill 177
Cardiff 85
Chelmsford 66
Exeter 48
Glen Parva 120
Latchmere House 128
Low Newton 153
Manchester* 322
Norwich 60
Pucklechurch 103
Risley* 511
Swansea 55
Thorpe Arch 164
Winchester 66
Females
Low Newton* 35
Pucklechurch* 56
Risley* 84
* These remand centres also hold adult prisoners.

Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many young persons aged 15 to 21 years who were on remand were drafted out of remand prisons for young prisoners to other Prison Department establishments during (a) 1983 and (b) the first 10 months of 1984.

Mr. Mellor

The information requested is not available.

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