HC Deb 14 December 1966 vol 738 c78W
67. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many girls have appeared before juvenile courts in Scotland in the years 1964, 1965 and 1966 to date.

Mr. Ross

The exact number of girls who appeared before juvenile courts could not be determined without undue labour. The figures for girls under 17 found guilty of criminal offences are:

1964 1,635
1965 1,915
1966 (first six months) 971

Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many boys have appeared before juvenile courts in Scotland in the years 1964, 1965, and 1966 to date.

Mr. Ross

The exact number of boys who appeared before juvenile courts could not be determined without undue labour. The figures for boys under 17 found guilty of criminal offences are:

1964 20,445
1965 21,395
1966 (first six months) 10,388