HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 c116WA
Lord Graham of Edmonton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the ratio of prison staff to prisoners in each year from 1993 to 1997.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The information requested is listed below:

Year Staff:Prisoner ratio
1993 1: 1.17
1994 1: 1.24
1995 1: 1.26
1996 1: 1.33
19971 1: 1.50
1 Figures as at 30 June 1997.