§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people are currently held in gaol in Northern Ireland; how many are remand prisoners; and how many of each are held for scheduled offences. [51080]
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§ Marjorie MowlamOn 17 July 1998 there were 1,368 persons held in Northern Ireland prisons and 198 inmates in Young Offenders Centres. Of the total, 359 were on remand, 103 being held for scheduled offences.