§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of(a) men and (b) women in prison in England and Wales on 10 June in each of the past three years were jailed for (i) fine default and (ii) drug offences related to personal use. [20289]
§ Beverley Hughes[holding answer 4 December 2001]: The information requested is given in the tables.
476WThe proportion of males and females in prisons in England and Wales who were jailed for fine default is as follows:
Percentage As at 30 June 1999 2000 2001 Proportion of Males 0.16 0.14 0.07 Proportion of females 0.16 0.21 0.05 Information on drug offences is given for all types of drug offence. The proportion of males and females in prison in England and Wales who were sentenced for drug offences is as follows:
Percentage As at 30 June 1999 2000 2001 Males Unlawful Supply 4.0 4.2 4.4 Possession with intent to supply 3.5 3.5 3.6 Possession 0.9 1.0 0.9 Unlawful import/ export 3.0 3.1 3.3 Other drug offences 0.3 0.2 0.2 All drug offences 11.6 12.0 12.4 Females Unlawful supply 5.8 6.9 7.0 Possession with intent to supply 4.9 4.7 5.2 Possession 1.2 1.1 0.9 Unlawful import/ export 15.1 15.1 16.7 Other drug offences 0.2 0.2 0.2 All drug offences 27.1 28.2 30.0