§ Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many(a) unconvicted and (b) convicted unsentenced prisoners are held in prisons in England and Wales; and how many have been held for (i) more than three months and (ii) more than six months. [107304]
§ Hilary BennOn 28 February 2003 there were 7,719 untried prisoners and 5,253 convicted unsentenced prisoners held in Prison Service establishments in England and Wales.
On 30 June 2001 there were 6,800 untried prisoners; 1,200 had been received on remand more than three months up to and including six months previously; 650 had been received on remand more than six months previously.
On 30 June 2001 there were 4,300 convicted unsentenced prisoners; 750 had been received on remand more than three months up to and including six months previously; 500 had been received on remand more than six months previously. The time spent on remand by convicted unsentenced prisoners includes any time spent on remand as an untried prisoner.
§ Mrs. BrookeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many mothers in prisons in England and Wales have responsibility for babies(a) under nine months old and (b) under 18 months old and are not in mother and baby units; and if he will make a statement. [107805]
§ Hilary BennMothers in prison in England and Wales, with children under 18 months old who are not.accommodated on mother and baby units normally transfer their parental responsibility to a nominated member of the family or, where necessary, to an alternative carer or social services. Information is not available on the number of mothers in prison in this position.