HC Deb 30 April 1982 vol 22 cc375-6W
Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will set out the numbers of persons against whom a charge was proved, by age and disposal in 1980 and 1981 using the headings in table 6.7 in "Criminal Statistics Scotland 1979" (Cmnd. 8215).

Mr. Allan Stewart

The information for 1980 is set out in the following table. Figures for 1981 are not yet available.

Number of persons against whom a charge was proved, by age and disposal, 1980.
Scotland Number of Persons
Persons under 16
Detention 97
Probation 67
Fine 440
Other 449
TOTAL 1,053

Mr. Allan Stewart:

The information requested for 1980 is set out below; information for 1981 is not yet available.

Fixed penalty notices—subsequent action, Scotland 1980
Percentage of notices issued
Penalty paid 73
No further action:
Cautioned and excused payment 5
Diplomatic privilege/visitor from abroad 4
Time limit for proceedings expired 9
Other reasons 3
Total where no further action taken 21
Proceedings commenced 6
Total 100