§ Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is Her Majesty's Government's policy towards privatisation of the Scottish prison service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayThere are no plans to privatise the Scottish prison service.
§ Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the standards of competence and efficiency in the prison service.
§ Mr. John MacKayYes.