HC Deb 27 June 1986 vol 100 c343W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what percentage of persons under 21 years of age were being retained at Low Newton remand centre for periods up to one month, two months, three months, four months, five months, six months, seven months, eight months, nine months and over, on 15 May;

(2) how many persons under the age of 21 years were being retained at Low Newton remand centre on 15 May.

Mr. Mellor

The readily available information is given in the tables.

Estimated population* of untried and convicted unsentenced prisoners aged under 21 at Low Newton remand centre on 30 April 1986; by length of time since initial remand in custody
Length of time since initial remand in custody Percentage
UP to 1 month 46
Over 1 month up to 2 months 25
Over 2 up to 3 months 13
Over 3 up to 6 months 11
Over 6 months 4
All (235 persons) 100
* Based on records held centrally which are approximate; detailed checking of individual cases would involve disproportionate costs.
Including any time which may have been spent on bail after the initial remand in custody or in custody in other establishments.

Estimated sentenced young offender population* of Low Newton remand centre on 30 April 1986: by length of time spent under sentence in any prison department establishment
Length of time under sentence in any prison department establishment Percentage
Up to 1 month 72
Over 1 month up to 2 months 10
Over 2 up to 3 months 5
Over 3 months 13
All (60 persons) 100
* Based on records held centrally which are approximate: detailed checking of individual records would involve disproportionate cost.
Excluding any time spent on remand in custody.
Including fine defaulters.