§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many person of each sex under 21 are now in overcrowded prisons or places of detention in Scotland; for what periods; what separate accommodation is provided for each sex; and what tuition and encouragement they receive to reform and become good citizens on their release.
§ Mr. RossIn borstals, detention centres, young offenders institutions and remand institutions, there are 1,278 places for males and 56 for females. At 13th June they accommodated 1,380 males and 61 females serving a wide range of sentences. All establishments for those under 21 provide programmes of training and education aimed at the offenders' rehabilitation.