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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 31 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many prisoners were released in error from prisons in England and Wales in each of the last five years. - Will write.
Answer

Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners were released in error from prisons in England and Wales in each of the last five years. [79623] Hilary Benn: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
392 c815W;392 c846W; 79623
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Maladministration Prisoners' release
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk