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Written question asked by Alan Williams (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 June 2007. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Police Custody

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice what the range is of the nightly cost of police cells used by her Department and the Prison Service; and which such cells are the most expensive.
Answer

The estimated average cost of holding a prisoner in a police cell is £385 per night. Actual cost depends on the size of the units made available, the length of time they are required and any additional costs incurred. Police forces invoice NOMS for the use of police cells in arrears. Not all invoices have yet been received and so the full range of costs is not yet known.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144968; 462 c354W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Prisoners: Police Stations
Friday, 29 June 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Police custody
Link
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