§ 52. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the overcrowding of prisoners in Craiginches Prison, Aberdeen; and what plans he has for solving the problem.
§ Mr. BuchanYes. With the greatly increased number of persons, particularly those under 21, coming into detention there can be no early solution to the problem of overcrowding, but 350 additional places will be provided at existing institutions within the next two years and three new establishments are being planned.