HC Deb 19 July 1984 vol 64 c285W
20. Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners have obtained Open University places in each of the last four years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

In each of the four years from 1981 to 1984 the numbers of prisoners obtaining Open University places have been 172, 147, 141 and 161. Open University places are currently available in 27 prison service establishments. Negotiations are in progress to increase this number by a further six establishments.