Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 22 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) adult male prisoners, (b) women prisoners and (c) juveniles were held in police cells in each of the last six weeks; and for how long in each case. - Includes table.

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many (a) adult male prisoners, (b) women prisoners and (c) juveniles were held in police cells in each of the last six weeks; and for how long in each case. [73217] Mr. Hilary Benn: Her Majesty's Prison Service does not collect data on the individual status of prisoners held in police cells or how long they are held in police custody. The table shows the total number of prisoners, including adult males, females and juveniles held in police cells over the last six weeks. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Week Commencing in 2002 Total Prisoners held in police accommodation 10 June 325 17 June 509 24 June 542 1 July 813 8 July 1,034 15 July 749 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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