HC Deb 08 July 1987 vol 119 cc189-90W
Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the average daily population of Scottish prisons in each year since 1979.

Mr. Rifkind

The figures are as follows:

Average Daily Population in Penal Establishments: Scotland
Year Number
1979 4,585
1980 4,860
1981 4,518
1982 4,891
1983 5,052
1984 4,753
1985 5,273
1986 5,588

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