HC Deb 27 January 1971 vol 810 c138W
Mrs. Hart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many first offenders have been in remand homes for reports before sentencing during the latest convenient year.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

During the year ended 31st December, 1969, 2,588 children were remanded in remand homes after finding of guilt for approved school or other reports. It is not possible from the statistics available to say how many were first offenders.