§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the average number of days spent in hospital post-birth was by prisoners before return to prison in the last 12 months; and what special arrangements exist for granting additional time in hospital if mother and baby are to be separated. [137807]
§ Mr. BoatengThe average number of days spent in hospital post-birth by prisoners before return to prison in the last 12 months was three days. In cases of separation, each case is assessed on individual circumstances; there are no set time scales for remaining in hospital.