§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average daily population of non-criminal prisoners held under the Immigration Act 1971 in prison establishments in Scotland in 1976 and 1977.
§ Mr. Harry EwingThe average daily population of such prisoners was three in 1976, and five in 1977.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many non-criminal prisoners who were persons held under the Immigration Act 1971 were received into prison establishments in Scotland in 1976 and 1977.
§ Mr. Harry EwingThe number of receptions was 41 in 1976 and 46 in 1977.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many non-criminal prisoners were held in prison establishments in Scotland under the Immigration Act 1971 on 31st December 28W 1977; when they were held; and what were their countries of birth.
§ Mr. Harry EwingThe number held on 31st December 1977 was six, all in Her Majesty's Prison, Barlinnie. The country of birth of five was Pakistan, and of one, India.