Prisoners (Hansard, 14 May 1992)

HC Deb 14 May 1992 vol 207 c200W 200W

§ 12. Mr. Bennett
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners there are currently in police cells in Greater Manchester.

§ Mr. Peter Lloyd
Today, 260 prisoners are being held in police cells in Greater Manchester.

§ 28. Mr. Knox
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were in prison at the most recent count.

§ Mr. Peter Lloyd
On Wednesday 13 May 1992, the prison population stood at 45,805. In addition, 1,598 prisoners, who should have been accommodated in prison service establishments, were held in police cells.