HC Deb 10 June 1985 vol 80 cc349-50W
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many inmates in Friarton detention centre have been placed on strict suicide observation during each quarter of 1984 and the first quarter of 1985.

Mr. Ancram

The information is as follows:

Numbers
1984
First quarter 4
Second quarter 6
Third quarter 2
Fourth quarter 0
1985
First quarter 4

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland for what periods the offenders concerned at Friarton detention centre, who were under strict suicide observation during 1984 and the first quarter of 1985, have been kept under observation.

Mr. Ancram

The periods for which inmates were kept under strict suicide observation during 1984 and the first quarter of 1985, were as follows:

Number of days
1984
First quarter Periods from 1 day to 5 days
Second quarter Periods from 1 day to 3 days
Third quarter Periods from 2 days to 3 days
Fourth quarter Nil

Number of days
1985
First quarter Periods from 1 day to 3 days

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many self-inflicted injuries had been recorded as being inflicted during detention at Friarton detention centre, during 1984 and the first quarter of 1985.

Mr. Ancram

The number of self-inflicted injuries recorded was as follows:

Number
1984 12
1985 (first quarter) 6