§ Dr. Godmanasked 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 MacKayThe 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:
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Number 12 March 1985 5,337 13 March 1984 5,013 15 March 1983 5,324 16 March 1982 4,855
§ Mr. AncramThe 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.