HC Deb 12 December 1978 vol 960 cc154-5W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the average daily population of non-criminal prisoners held under the Immigration Act 1971 in prison establishments so far in 1978.

Mr. Harry Ewing:

Four.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many non-criminal prisoners have been received into custody under the Immigration Act 1971 so far in 1978.

39. Mr. Harry Ewing:

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many non-criminal prisoners were held in prison establishments in Scotland under the Immigration Act 1971 at the latest available date; where they were held ; how many were(a)men and (b)women ; and what were their countries of birth.

Mr. Harry Ewing:

On 8th December 1978 two non-criminal male prisoners were held in prison establishments in Scotland under the Immigration Act 1971; one was held in Barlinnie prison and one in Edinburgh prison; their countries of birth were Hong Kong and Portugal.