§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether reports have been received from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland on Shotts prison, on Dumfries prison and young offenders institution and on Castle Huntly and Noranside young offenders' institutions.
§ Mr. YoungerHer Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland has submitted to me reports on his inspections of Shotts prison, on Dumfries prison and young offenders' institution, and on Castle Huntly and Noranside young offenders' institutions. I have today placed copies of the reports in the Library, together with my response to the recommendations he has made; and I am sending a copy to the Members in whose constituency the establishments are located; to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs; to the chairman of the Scottish all-party penal affairs group and to other interested bodies. Copies may also be purchased from my Department.