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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2024. It was answered by Michael Tomlinson (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Detainees and Prisoners: Pregnancy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many pregnant people are detained in (a) prison and (b) an immigration detention centre.

Answer

As of 20 December 2023, there are currently no pregnant women detained in immigration removal centres. Questions regarding pregnant people in prisons should be addressed to the Secretary of State for Justice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7692
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Detainees Migrants Prisoners Pregnancy
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk