HC Deb 20 November 1967 vol 754 c275W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places are available for women prisoners in each of the prisons in Scotland.

Mr. Ross

The figures are as follows:

Aberdeen … … … 7
Barlinnie … … … Nil
Dumfries … … … 4
Edinburgh … … … 11
Greenock … … … 83
Inverness … … … 3
Penninghame … … … Nil
Perth … … … 4
Peterhead … … … Nil
Total 112

Greenock is the main prison for women in Scotland; the accommodation at other prisons is for women awaiting trial or serving very short sentences.