Written question asked by Lord Harris of Greenwich (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 1997.

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Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question

What was the inmate population of each local prison in England and Wales on 15 July 1997; and what was the percentage by which the number held in custody exceeded the certified normal population.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

582 c18WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Prisoners Prisons Population Prison accommodation

Contains statistics

Yes