HC Deb 28 November 1974 vol 882 cc253-4W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons are at present remanded in custody in Her Majesty's Prisons in Scotland.

Mr. William Ross

At midnight on 25th November 1974 a total of 655 persons were in custody on remand awaiting trial or sentence.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, on 1st November 1974, what was the longest period a person remanded in custody had served in prison in Scotland.

Mr. William Ross

This information is not immediately available. I shall write to the hon. Member.

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