§ 27. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what general guidance he has given to the Parole Board for Scotland in the consideration of the cases of those prisoners becoming eligible for release on parole under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1967.
§ Mr. BuchanSince the Parole Board has a statutory duty to advise my right hon. Friend, he would not think it proper to give it guidance. Members of the Board have, however, been sent copies of material prepared for the guidance of the local review committees which consider the cases of persons eligible for release on licence under the Criminal Justice Act, 1967.
§ 28. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to put into effect the provisions of Section 60 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1967; and what is the number of prisoners he estimates will be released on parole as a result.
§ Mr. BuchanOn 1st April next. Of the cases already referred to the Parole Board for Scotland the number likely to be released on parole is about 12.