Mr. Edward Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many persons were found guilty of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide, respectively, in 1971; and what were the comparable figures for the years 1961 and 1966;
(2) by what percentage the total number of convictions for murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide, respectively, in 1971 exceeded or was less than the comparable total for 1961.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe number of persons convicted of murder, attempt to murder and culpable homicide in Scotland in 1961, 1966 and 1971, together with the percentage changes in 1971 compared with 1961, are shown in the table below:
authority for its school-building programme for the year 1974–75, what financial approval he has given to each respective authority; and what is the total school population of each education authority.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellProposals by education authorities in connection with the programme for 1974–75 are still under consideration. A few are not yet firm, and further consultation with some authorities about their school building needs will be necessary before capital investment is allocated for work to start in that year.