HC Deb 02 May 1986 vol 96 c536W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the number of prisoners detained in prisons and detention centres in Scotland according to the latest available information.

Mr. John MacKay

The number of prisoners held in penal establishments in Scotland on the night of 22 April 1986 was 5,621, of whom 4,275 were in prisons, 894 in young offenders institutions, 170 in detention centres and 282 in a remand institution.