HC Deb 26 March 1986 vol 94 cc511-2W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current prison population in Scottish prisons; and how this compares with each of the past 10 years.

Mr. John MacKay

The number of inmates in Scottish penal establishments on 11 March 1986 was 5,767. Comparative figures for each of the past 10 years are as follows:

Number
12 March 1985 5,337
13 March 1984 5,013
15 March 1983 5,324
16 March 1982 4,855

Mr. Ancram

The information available centrally is neither complete nor compiled on a uniform basis. I must therefore refer the hon. Member directly to the local authorities in which he is interested.

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