§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what was the estimated population of untried prisoners in prison department establishments in England and Wales on 19 April, or the latest date for which figures are available, by length of time since initial reception into custody;
(2) if he will state, for the latest year for which figures are available (a) the total number of persons gaoled for all offences in England and Wales and (b) the total number of persons gaoled in England and Wales for schedule I offences within the meaning of the Criminal Justice Act 1982.
§ Mr. MellorI shall reply as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for the latest year for which figures are available, what was the percentage of prisoners discharged from prison establishments in England and Wales who (a) qualified for the homeless discharge grant and (b) were of no fixed abode.
§ Mr. MellorThis information is not available centrally and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.