HL Deb 26 January 1998 vol 585 c9WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many prisoners, both sentenced and on remand, are currently: (a) Category A classification; (b) officially considered to present "exceptional risks"; and (c) subject to closed visits. [HL132]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

On 16 January 1998, 820 prisoners were classified as Category A, with six prisoners classified as exceptional escape risk and subject to closed visits.