HC Deb 14 July 1992 vol 211 cc591-2W
Mr. Sproat

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the prison population in Northern Ireland at the latest available date.

Mr. Mates

The total prison population in Northern Ireland on 8 July 1992 was 1,834. This figure was compiled as follows:

  • HM prison, Belfast—511 prisoners
  • HM prison, Maghaberry—351 prisoners, including 42 females
  • HM prison, Magilligan—311 prisoners
  • HM prison, Maze—483 prisoners
  • HM young offenders centre—178 inmates including 28 on remand