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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 July 2016 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Monday, 11 July 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Overcrowding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the prison population was above its operational capacity in the most recent period for which figures are available.

Answer

NOMS publishes the Prison Population and Operational Capacity figures every Friday, at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/prison-population-statistics

We are committed to ensuring that there are enough places for offenders sentenced to custody by the courts and in providing safe, decent and secure places for those held in custody.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42062
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Prisons Overcrowding
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk