HC Deb 03 November 1937 vol 328 c927W
Marquess of Clydesdale

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will state the number of birchings that have been ordered during the last 12 months in Scotland affecting children under 16 years of age?

Mr. Elliot

During the year 1936, 230 juveniles under 16 years of age were ordered to be birched. I regret that later figures are not available.