§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many category A prisoners are currently in the prison system in Scotland; and how many are in each sub-category. [38841]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 30 October 1995]: The subject of the question relates to matters undertaken by the Scottish Prison Service. I have asked its chief executive, Mr. E. W. Frizzell, to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from E. W. Frizzell to Mr. Seamus Mallon, dated 2 November 1995:
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your Question about the number of category A prisoners held in prison; and the numbers in each sub-category.As at 20 October 1995 there were 20 category A prisoners held in Scotland. Category A is not divided into sub-categories in Scotland.