HC Deb 17 April 1978 vol 948 cc27-8W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked 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 Ewing

The average daily population of such prisoners was three in 1976, and five in 1977.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked 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 Ewing

The number of receptions was 41 in 1976 and 46 in 1977.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked 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 1977; when they were held; and what were their countries of birth.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The 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.