§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to increase the number of persons appointed to the Parole Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 9 March 1994]: The size of the board will be kept under review in the light of the volume of cases, and the board's responsibilities under the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 1993, which include interviewing prisoners.