HC Deb 19 February 1924 vol 169 c1547W
Mr. WRIGHT

asked the Secretary for Scotland how many men and women in Glasgow were permitted to use the prison cells, not as prisoners, but through destitution, during the years 1920 to 1923, inclusive, for each year?

Mr. ADAMSON

No persons other than prisoners have been permitted to use prison cells during the period referred to, but in consequence of destitution the following numbers were given protection in police cells in Glasgow within the dates mentioned:

Year. Males. Females Total.
1920 2206 1458 3664
1921 12766 2457 15223
1922 48167 6428 54595
1923 43654 7944 51598