Written question asked by Mike O'Brien (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 June 1995. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office;Prison Service

Question

What factors underlie the absence of a key target for the number of prisoners held two to a cell in cells designed for one person. - Includes figures and text of letter from A J Butler of Prison Service.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

261 c642-3W;261 c644W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Prisoners Prisons Overcrowding Standards Prison accommodation