HC Deb 13 May 1980 vol 984 cc417-8W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many fine defaulters currently are serving prison sentences in Scotland.

Mr, Rifkind

In March 1980, there were on average 342 persons in prison in Scotland in default of payment of a fine. In addition, there were on average 84 persons in young offenders institutions for fine default.