Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office;Prison Service

Question: What is the current prison population by ethnic background for remand and convicted prisoners. - Including text of letter from Richard Tilt of the Prison Service and table.

Answer: Mr. George Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current prison population by ethnic background for remand and convicted prisoners. [16870] Miss Widdecombe: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from Richard Tilt to Mr. George Howarth, dated 26 February 1997: The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Question asking what is the current prison population by ethnic background for remand and convicted prisoners. The information requested is contained in the attached table. Population of Prison Service Establishment by Ethnic Origin, 31 January 1997{1} _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Ethnic origin Remand {2}Sentenced Total All ethnic groups 11,500 46,100 57,600 White 9,310 38,030 47,340 Black 1,530 5,540 7,070 South Asian 330 1,310 1,640 Chinese and other 330 1,220 1,550 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} All figures are provisional. {2} Figures include those committed in default of payment of a fine.

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