HC Deb 06 February 1989 vol 146 cc560-1W
Ms. Mowlam

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people are currently being held in each prison, and in total; and how many prison officers are currently in each prison, and in total.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The information requested by the hon. Member is set out in the table.

Establishment Inmates (at 27 January 1989) Prison officers (at 27 January 1989)
Aberdeen 144 98
Barlinnie 956 446
Barlinnie Special Unit 6 14
Castle Huntly 111 50
Cornton Vale 145 166
Dumfries 111 109
Dungavel 114 51
Edinburgh 641 361
Friarton 75 48
Glenochil 362 330
Greenock 171 145
Inverness 89 91
Longriggend 214 147
Low Moss 344 110
Noranside 97 50
Penninghame 67 27
Perth 454 291
Peterhead 129 244
Polmont 363 225
Shotts 427 286
Total 5,020 3,289

NoteThe prison officers referred to in the table cover all uniformed discipline and specialist staff.