§ 1987. Mr. BerminghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many remand prisoners who were resident in bail hostels absconded during(a) 1986 and (b) 1987;
(2) how many remand prisoners who were resident in bail hostels committed a further offence whilst on bail during (a) 1986 and (b)
§ Mr. John PattenThe information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.