HC Deb 06 July 1998 vol 315 cc339-40W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many girls(a)under 14 years, (b) aged 14 to 16 years and (c) aged 16 years and over were placed in Maghaberry prison in (i) 1993, (ii) 1994, (iii) 1995, (iv) 1996, (v) 1997 and (vi) 1998. [48355]

Mr. Ingram

There were no girls under 14 years placed in Maghaberry Prison (female) in any of the years specified. The figures for the other age categories, held in the Young Offenders Unit at the Prison, are as follows:

14–16 Years 16–21 Years
1993 1 2
1994 1 15
1995 4 9
1996 2 17
1997 1 18
1998 (to date) 1 10

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