Written question asked by Lord McCluskey (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 1995. It was answered by Earl of Lindsay (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 November 1995.

Lindsay, Earl

Question: What would be estimated numerical effect upon average daily prison population in Scotland if periods of remission of one-third to one-half specified in Section 1 of Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 were reduced to 15% as suggested by Sec of State for Scotland in October 1995; and what would be effect were reduced to 15% (if earned by good behaviour) and what additional capital costs and additional annual running costs would be if said periods of remission were to be replaced by a period of remission of 15% (if earned by good behaviour). - No figures given. Includes fact that Govt will publish White Paper next year including assessment of effects of proposals upon prisons.

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