HC Deb 05 February 1968 vol 758 cc43-4W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons sentenced by Scottish courts are detained in English prisons by virtue of the Criminal Justice Act 1967.

Mr. Ross

None.

Mr. Ross

The costs for the four years were:

Gross cost Net cost after deducting charges
£ £
1964 11,420,665 9,155,586
1965 13,818,483 13,623,476
1966 15,242,914
1967 (estimated) 16,344,250

The costs for the 25 Executive Council areas are set out in the table below: