HC Deb 20 March 1986 vol 94 cc272-3W
34. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the prison population on 31 December 1985 and on the most recent available date.

Mr. Mellor

On 31 December 1985 the prison population in England and Wales was 44,419. On 14 March 1986 it was 47,009.

56. Mr. Allen McKay

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current prison population of England and Wales.

Mr. Mellor

On 14 March 1986 the prison population in England and Wales was 47,009.