§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many prisons in Scotland there is overcrowding in prison cells; what steps he is proposing to end the situation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangThere is at present overcrowding of varying degrees in Aberdeen, Barlinnie, Edinburgh, Greenock, Inverness and Perth prisons and Longriggend remand institution. Phase II of Shotts prison, which will provide 468 new places this summer together with the retention of Low Moss prison should largely eliminate overcrowding provided that there is no significant increase in the inmate population or loss of accommodation.