HC Deb 08 April 1970 vol 799 cc94-5W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the annual average cost per prison inmate in 1968 in relation to the figure for 1967; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

The average annual cost per inmate in Scottish penal establishments in the financial year 1968–69 was £812 16s. 9d. compared with £759 8s. 4d. in the previous financial year. These figures take no account of capital expenditure on new buildings or building repairs.