HC Deb 15 July 1986 vol 101 c485W
Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the present number of (a) men and (b) women who are classed as category A prisoners as of 1 July.

Mr. Mellor

The present numbers (at 9 July 1986) are 323 adults (including one woman) and four young offenders (all males). A further 122 adults (including three women) are provisionally categorised A.

Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the present number of (a) male and (b) female prisoners who are subject to the provisions of rule 43, as of 1 July.

Mr. Mellor

The table details the number of sentenced prisoners subject to the provisions of rule 43 as of 1 June 1986, this being the most recent set of data available. The information is based on returns from regional offices and individual establishments.

Prisoners subject to rule 43 on 1 June 1986
Own protection Good order and discipline
South East Region (Males) 253 46
South West Region (Males) 173 38
Midlands Region (Males) 129 19
North Region (Males) 347 27
Total Males 902 130
Total Females 12 11