asked the Minister for Justice the cost on a per capita basis of keeping persons in custody in the prison system; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Cost of Maintaining an Offender in Custody.
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The average cost of maintaining an offender in custody in the prisons and places of detention in 1986 was £30,000 approximately. This figure does not include any element in respect of capital expenditure.