HC Deb 22 June 1988 vol 135 c563W
Mr. Tom Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of category A prisoners at present held in prisons in England and Wales who are serving a life sentence.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

On 16 June 1988, there were 252 confirmed and 11 provisional category A inmates in penal establishments serving sentences of life imprisonment. In addition there were 14 confirmed and two provisional category A inmates serving sentences of youth custody for life or detained during Her Majesty's pleasure.