Written question asked by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 May 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many mothers with young babies sentenced or remanded to prison were admitted to mother and baby units in the most recent 12 months period for which figures are available. - Including table.

Answer: Sir Peter Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many mothers with young babies sentenced or remanded to prison were admitted to mother and baby units in the most recent 12 month period for which figures are available. [120622] Mr. Boateng: There are 64 places in total available in the four prison mother and baby units. On 17 April 2000, there were 51 mothers and their babies in the units. The information requested is given in the table. Number of mothers admitted to prison mother and baby units for the period 5 April 1999 to 4 April 2000 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Remands Convicted awaiting Sentenced Total sentence Askham Grange 0 0 10 10 Holloway 3 2 34 39 New Hall 5 0 20 25 Styal 4 0 20 24 Total 12 2 84 98 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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