Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Friday, 17 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2004. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what his latest estimate is of the percentage of prisoners in Armley Prison with (a) drug-related problems, (b) alcohol-related problems and (c) mental illness. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Battle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his latest estimate is of the percentage of prisoners in Armley Prison with (a) drug-related problems, (b) alcohol-related problems and (c) mental illness. [189944] Paul Goggins: Routine data collection at Leeds prison states that 72 per cent. of prisoners report drug related problems at reception. A needs analysis undertaken by the Prison Service in April 2004 estimates that in Leeds prison 25 per cent. of prisoners have alcohol related problems. On 12 October 2004, 14 per cent. of prisoners in Leeds prison had a diagnosed mental health problem.

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