Written question asked by George Osborne (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 10 February 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many mothers convicted of murdering their infant children are in prison in the UK; and if he will list them. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many mothers convicted of murdering their infant children are in prison in the UK; and if he will list them. [95590] Hilary Benn: The number of mothers convicted of murdering their infant children who are in prison in England and Wales at 3 February 2003 is four. Information relating to Scotland and Northern Ireland is a matter for Ministers in the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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