HC Deb 16 March 1987 vol 112 c359W
Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what, on the most recent figures, is the daily average of prisoners offered employment in Leeds prison; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

Information is not available in the form requested. The number of jobs currently available for convicted prisoners at Leeds is 421. On 6 March, the latest date for which figures are available, the actual number employed was 401. In addition, 10 to 12 remand prisoners are regularly employed on cleaning duties.