§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average length of custodial sentence of female prisoners in Scotland in each of the years 1982, 1983 and 1984.
§ Mr. AncramThe table provides information on the average length of sentence of female prisoners received into custody under sentence in the years 1982 and 1983. Information for 1984 is not yet available.
No. of Days 1982 1983 Adult direct receptions 105 106 Under 21 direct receptions 68 86 Fine defaulter receptions 16 16 Total 52 48 Note: excludes life and other indeterminate sentences.