HC Deb 23 October 1968 vol 770 c284W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prisoners were detained in Scotland at the latest convenient date; and what was the comparable figure a year previously.

Mr. Buchan

On 8th October last there were 2,982 persons in prison in Scotland and 1,601 inmates in penal establishments for persons under 21. On 10th October, 1967, the figures were 2,816 and 1,315.