HL Deb 03 March 1987 vol 485 cc618-9WA
Baroness Ewart-Biggs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What proportion of people discharged from prison in the most recent convenient year had had no visits from family or friends while in custody, and what proportion had received only one visit; and

What proportion of people discharged from Manchester prison in the most recent convenient year had had no visits from family or friends while in custody, and what proportion had received only one visit.

The Minister of State, Home Office (The Earl of Caithness)

The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.