HC Deb 16 July 1987 vol 119 cc608-9W
49. Miss Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the number and ages of children currently in prison with their mothers.

Mr. John Patten

On the 6 July, 28 babies were in prison mother and baby units at Askham Grange, Holloway and Styal.

The ages of the babies were:

Age months Number
Aged under 1 5
Aged 1 3
Aged 2 4
Aged 3 4
Aged 4 3
Aged 7 1
Aged 8 1
Aged 9 2
Aged 10 2
Aged 13 1
Aged 15 1
Aged 16 1

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