HC Deb 05 February 1969 vol 777 cc90-1W
62. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the highest total of prisoners in custody during 1968 at any one time; and what was the similar figure in the preceding five years.

Mr. Ross

The total number of inmates in Scottish penal establishments reached 4,769 on 10th December, 1968. The highest figures in 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964 and 1963 were 4,446, 4,084, 3,464, 3,476 and 3,707.