HC Deb 27 March 1945 vol 409 c1320W
Mr. McGovern

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of young persons under 16 years of age who were charged with theft or burglary in Glasgow and the number over 16 years of age for each year from 1st January, 1936, to 1st January, 1945, or latest date, respectively.

Mr. Johnston

The following table shows the number of persons (a) under 14, (b) between 14 and 17, and (c) over 17 years of age, convicted or found guilty of theft or housebreaking in Glasgow for each of the years in question. Statistics showing the number of persons charged but not convicted or found guilty are not available.