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Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 October 1990. It was answered by Angela Rumbold (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 October 1990 on behalf of the Home Office.


Untitled Written question

Question
What is the present number of applicants from inmates in prisons in England and Wales seeking transfers to an open prison; what has been the average waiting time for transfer once it has been approved; what is policy of HO as to transfer of inmates who are not regarded as either security or disciplinary risk

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178 c555W;178 c553W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Administrative delays Prisoners' transfers Prisoners Open prisons
Contains statistics
Yes