HC Deb 09 July 1987 vol 119 c242W
Mr. Tom Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of women committed to Scottish prison systems for each year since 1982.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Following is the information:

Female receptions to penal establishments 1982–86: Scotland
Type of reception 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
Remand 807 886 907 897 993
Under sentence 773 907 791 1,204 1,200
Civil prisoner 1 — — 1 1
Total 1,581 1,793 1,698 2,102 2,194

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