§ Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many summary convictions there were, and what were the modes of disposal, of children under 16 years of age in 1986.
§ Mr. LangProvisional figures are given in the table.
Children under 16 years of age with a charge proved in a summary court in Scotland, 1986 Disposal Number of children Absolute discharge 8 Probation 30 Detention of child 42 Remit to children's hearing 89 Fine 99 Ordered to find caution 1 Admonished 99 Compensation order 2 All children with a charge proved in a summary court 370