HL Deb 02 April 1990 vol 517 c1238WA
Baroness Ewart-Biggs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the daily average number of women prisoners reporting sick.

Earl Ferrers

During 1988/89 a daily average of 297 women prisoners reported sick.

Baroness Ewart-Biggs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What percentage of prisoners reporting sick are women.

Earl Ferrers

During 1988/89 approximately 6-3 per cent. of the inmates who reported sick were women.

Baroness Ewart-Biggs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What percentage of prisoners requiring medical treatment are women.

Earl Ferrers

During 1988/89, 9-8 per cent. of the total number of medical treatments were given to women.