§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average length of sentence given to those committed to jail in the latest year.
§ Mr. Allan StewartDuring 1980 the average length of sentence of imprisonment in Scotland, including both direct sentences and imprisonment imposed in default of a fine but excluding life imprisonment, was 133 days.
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§ Mr. William SheltonThe detailed information is not readily available in the form requested. I shall circulate it as quickly as possible in theOfficial Report.