§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many men and women were serving life sentences in
MALE FEMALE As at 31st December in each year Sentenced to life imprisonment Detained during Her Majesty's Pleasure Sentenced to life imprisonment Detained during Her Majesty's pleasure Total Total 1975 … 239 54 293 4 Nil 4 1976 … 254 60 314 5 1 6 1977 … 272 63 335 5 1 6 1978 … 288 71 359 6 1 7 1979 … 295 69 364 3 1 4