HC Deb 04 July 1986 vol 100 cc661-2W
Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the crime prevention initiatives taken since May 1979.

elapsed between their conviction and transfer to the special hospital; and of these, how many remained in special hospitals after the expiry date of their sentence.

Mr. Mellor

The number of such prisoners and the average time between their conviction and transfer are as follows:

Prisoners Months
1981 10 24
1982 6 27
1983 7 24
1984 13 31
1985 *19 21
* Provisional.

Information about how many of these prisoners remained in hospital after the end of their sentence is not readily available.