HC Deb 08 February 1999 vol 325 c53W
Sir Robert Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of offences by inmates referred to the police by prison governors in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [68546]

Mr. McLeish

Information concerning the number of offences referred to the police by prison governors is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.