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Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 2 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 1998. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will estimate the average number of ex-servicemen and servicewomen serving prison sentences during the past year. - Not available.
Answer

Mr. Beith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will estimate the average number of ex-servicemen and servicewomen serving prison sentences during the past year; and if he will make a statement. [58472] Mr. George Howarth: The information requested is not available. Information regarding an individual's professional status, prior to reception into a Prison Service establishment, is not recorded on central computer records.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
319 c43-4W; 58472
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Prisoners Prisons Population Veterans
Contains statistics
Yes