HC Deb 27 January 1989 vol 145 cc770-1W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners were held under rule 43 on the last date for which figures are available; and what change has there been in numbers since the introductions of fresh start.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Fresh start was implemented at most prison service establishments during the second half of 1987. On 30 June 1988 (the latest date for which figures are readily available) 2,011 adult male prisoners were segregated under prison rule 43 for their own protection. The number so segregated on 31 December 1987 was 1,814.

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