§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether reports have been received from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland on the Barlinnie special unit, on Friarton young offenders institution, on Glenochil young offenders institution and detention centre and on Polmont borstal.
§ Mr. YoungerHM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland has submitted to me reports on his inspections of the Barlinnie special unit, on Friarton young offenders' institution, on Glenochil young offenders' institution and detention centre, and on Polmont borstal. I have today placed copies of the reports in the Library, together with my response to the recommendation he has made; and am sending a copy to the Members in whose constituency the establishments are located; to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs; to the chairman of the Scottish all-party penal affairs group and to other interested bodies. Copies may also be purchased from my Department.