§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prisoners were detained in Scotland at the latest convenient date; and what was the comparable figure a year previously.
§ Mr. BuchanOn 8th October last there were 2,982 persons in prison in Scotland and 1,601 inmates in penal establishments for persons under 21. On 10th October, 1967, the figures were 2,816 and 1,315.