§ 15. Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are now being held in police cells in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and elsewhere as a result of the riot at Strangeways: and what were the corresponding figures six months ago, nine months ago and one year ago.
§ Mrs RumboldThere are currently 625 prisoners being held in police cells as a result of the loss of accommodation at Manchester prison. Six months ago this figure was 552, nine months ago 487 and a year ago 582.