HC Deb 20 February 1973 vol 851 c78W
Mr. James Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many in the age groups 15 to 17 years and 18 to 20 years, respectively, receive day or block release in Scotland; and what percentages these represent.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

In Session 1971–72, approximately 26,900 in the 15–17 age group and approximately 26,920 in the 18–20 age group received day or block release in Scotland. These numbers represented respectively 11 per cent. and 12 per cent. of the age groups.