HC Deb 07 March 1977 vol 927 c383W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the recent decision in a Scottish court to sentence former inmates of a metal hospital to imprisonment for the rest of their natural lives, he will discuss with the prison service the most appropriate means of detaining such persons; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Millan

In discharge of my statutory responsibilities for prison in Scotland I am currently considering the allocation and management of these prisoners. In reaching decisions I shall take full account of the need to protect the public and prison staff.