§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of people in prison at the latest available date; and what it was 12 months ago.
§ Mr. HurdOn Friday 30 June, 48,638 prisoners were held in prison service establishments in England and Wales. A further 230 prisoners were held in police cells. The total of 48,868 is 1,434 less than the total of 50,302 12 months ago. This is welcome news.