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What plans he has to set up a secure unit in a Scottish prison. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of the Scottish Prison Service.

Asked by

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 March 1997

Reference

21037; 292 c744W;292 c743-4W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What percentage of criminals currently serving time for offences in Scotland were previously convicted of offences when they were aged under 18 years. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of the Scottish Prison Service. Inc fact that the information requested is not collected centrally.

Asked by

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 March 1997

Reference

21273; 292 c739W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

If he will list the Scottish prison population by type of offence numerically and in percentage terms. - Inc text of letter from EW Frizzell of Scottish Prison Service and table.

Asked by

Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

5 March 1997

Answered on

5 March 1997

Mrs. Ray Michie: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the Scottish prison population by type of offence numerically and in percentage terms. [17696] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The subject of this 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 Mrs. Ray Michie, dated 5 March 1997: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your Question about providing information on the Scottish prison population by type of offence. Information by offence type is not currently available in relation to the average daily prison population. However, the table attached provides reception information by main offence for the year 1995. Receptions to penal establishments by main crime/offence, 1995 Scotland Number and percentage _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Crime/offence Direct receptions Fine default receptions Number Percentage Number Percentage Total crime and offences 11,502 100 7,509 100 Total crimes: sub total 8,145 71 3,261 43 Non-sexual crimes of 1,271 11 145 2 violence: sub total Homicide 75 1 4 {1}-- Serious assault and 747 6 77 1 attempted murder Handling offensive weapons 150 1 41 1 Robbery 265 2 16 {1}-- Other 34 {1}-- 7 {1}-- Crimes of indecency: sub 224 2 148 2 total Sexual assault 64 1 3 {1}-- Lewd and ibidinous practices 131 1 2 {1}-- Other 29 {1}-- 143 2 Crimes of dishonesty: sub 5,320 46 2,188 29 total Housebreaking 1,634 14 457 6 Theft by opening lockfast 438 4 161 2 places Theft of a motor-vehicle 514 4 141 2 Other theft 2,039 18 1,049 14 Fraud 174 2 133 2 Other 521 5 247 3 Fire-raising, vandalism etc: 136 1 207 3 sub total Fire-raising 31 {1}-- 3 {1}-- Vandalism etc. 105 1 204 3 Other crimes: sub total 1,194 10 573 8 Crimes against public 492 4 276 4 justice Drugs related crimes 685 6 284 4 Other 17 {1}-- 13 {1}-- Total offences: sub total 3,357 29 4,248 57 Miscellaneous offences: sub 2,369 21 2,649 35 total Petty assault 672 6 417 6 Breach of the peace 1,606 14 2,008 27 Drunkenness 11 {1}-- 58 1 Other 80 1 166 2 Motor vehicle offences: sub 988 9 1,599 21 total Dangerous and careless 61 1 64 1 driving Drunk driving 185 2 261 3 Speeding 5 {1}-- 24 {1}-- Unlawful use of vehicle 725 6 1,167 16 Vehicle defect offences 2 {1}-- 15 {1}-- Other 10 {1}-- 68 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Denotes less than 0.5 per cent.

Date

5 March 1997

Reference

17696; 291 c648-50W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What percentage of Scottish prisoners are currently serving sentences of less than six months; and what percentage of those are female. - Includes text of letter from EW Frizzell of Scottish Prison Service.

Asked by

Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 March 1997

Reference

17691; 291 c523W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What training is available to staff within the Scottish Prison Service's Estates Department in public relations and how to communicate with the general public; how many managers are employed within the Scottish Prison Services estates department; and what are their grades and salaries. - Text of letter from E W...

Asked by

Jim Hood (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 February 1997

Reference

290 c612W; 15904;15905

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

If he will list the properties owned by the Scottish Prison Service in (a) Clydesdale, (b) Lanarkshire and (c) Scotland; and if he will list the total valuations in each category; if it is Government policy to sell off Scottish Prison Service property to the highest bidder; what account is...

Asked by

Jim Hood (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 February 1997

Reference

290 c609-12W; 15902;15899;15903;15900

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

How many prison officers, by grade, there were (a) in Scotland and (b) in each prison in Scotland in each year from 1990 to 1996. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of the Scottish Prison Service.

Asked by

Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

17 February 1997

Answered on

17 February 1997

Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prison officers, by grade, there were (a) in Scotland and (b) in each prison in Scotland in each year from 1990-96; and if he will make a statement. [15890] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: 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 Ms Roseanna Cunningham, dated 17 February 1997: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your question regarding the number of prison officers, by grade, in Scotland and in each prison in Scotland in each year from 1990-96. The Scottish Prison Service introduced a new staffing structure on 1 April 1995. This resulted in the abolition of the previous grading system, and the introduction of new pay bandings covering operational, administrative and support staff. At the same time nursing, works, and administrative functions were civilianised. An accurate comparison of post-April 1995 figures for "prison officer" numbers with those prior to that date is not possible. The attached table shows in total and for each establishment the total number of Basic Grade Officers, Senior Officers, and Principal Officers at 31 March for each year from 1990-94. A subdivision by grade cannot be obtained from the current database. The table also shows the current total, with figures for 1995 and 1996, of operational staff posts in those pay bands which from 1 April 1995 are broadly comparable to the grades described above. It should be noted that the 1990-94 figures include in each year approximately 600 "officers" in the subsequently civilianised nursing, works and administrative functions which are excluded from the 1995, 1996 and 1997 figures. Scottish prison service--prison officer grades or equivalent from 1990-97 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Establishment {1}1990 {1}1991 {1}1992 {1}1993 {1}1994 1995 1996 1997 Aberdeen 100 112 116 127 129 106 108 124 Barlinnie 491 476 449 516 496 418 389 448 Castle Huntly 50 62 70 74 71 59 43 55 Cornton Vale 176 167 169 179 177 158 152 173 Dumfries 107 120 141 136 141 129 120 128 Dungavel 49 56 61 67 71 54 39 56 Edinburgh 349 344 358 397 399 339 331 361 Friarton 49 44 49 51 48 37 34 41 Glenochil 356 374 389 410 415 348 319 371 Greenock 123 136 144 155 160 134 122 142 Inverness 86 82 79 88 88 77 81 84 Longriggend 143 141 154 159 158 137 141 145 Low Moss 112 119 130 142 147 134 116 127 Noranside 50 54 68 65 70 55 43 52 Penninghame 27 29 32 33 35 25 20 30 Perth 310 329 360 370 379 319 307 317 Peterhead 265 250 232 246 236 193 187 216 Polmont 229 248 277 294 292 256 234 258 Shotts 332 348 394 395 407 388 331 358 Total 3,404 3,491 3,672 3,904 3,919 3,366 3,117 3,486 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Includes approximately 600 officers in the nursing, works and administration functions which are not included from 1995 onwards.

Date

17 February 1997

Reference

15890; 290 c433-6W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

How many prisoners there were in (a) Scotland and (b) each prison in Scotland in each year from 1990 to 1996. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of the Scottish Prison Service.

Asked by

Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

17 February 1997

Answered on

17 February 1997

Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prisoners there were in (a) Scotland and (b) each prison in Scotland in each year from 1990-96; and if he will make a statement. [16005] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The subject of this 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 Ms Roseanna Cunningham, dated 17 February 1997: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your Question about the average daily prison population in each establishment from 1990. I enclose a table which provides the information requested for the calendar years 1990-96. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 {1}1996 Scotland{2 3} 4,723 4,838 5,256 5,636 5,583 5,624 5,861 Aberdeen 135 137 148 149 163 170 176 Barlinnie{4} 835 843 918 1,006 1,118 1,158 1,176 Castle Huntly 112 112 110 102 68 60 106 Cornton Vale 133 139 155 167 172 170 176 Dumfries 125 122 133 134 127 133 141 Dungavel 129 136 126 121 113 113 94 Edinburgh 498 509 537 669 646 645 695 Friarton 62 64 67 65 74 68 69 Glenochil 528 605 605 561 504 505 550 Greenock 167 189 217 246 239 236 239 Inverness 94 101 108 111 109 110 126 Longriggend 203 164 179 180 190 185 164 Low Moss 274 294 336 355 378 359 346 Noranside 104 110 116 128 126 127 127 Penninghame 64 68 70 65 54 57 53 Perth 402 375 425 451 457 471 454 Peterhead{4} 117 128 175 208 210 201 201 Polmont 360 333 425 439 372 405 465 Shotts{4} 385 410 405 481 463 447 462 Shotts NIC -- -- -- -- -- 6 39 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Data for 1996 are provisional. {2} Components may not add to totals due to rounding. {3} Excludes those prisoners held in legalised police cells. {4} The figures for the former Barlinnie special unit and the current Peterhead and Shotts units are included in the figures for the main establishments.

Date

17 February 1997

Reference

16005; 290 c435-8W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

How many (a) male prisoners and (b) female prisoners are currently (i) HIV positive and (ii) have AIDS. - Text of letter from EW Frizzel of Scottish Prison Service. Inc table.

Asked by

Norman A Godman (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

12 February 1997

Answered on

12 February 1997

Dr. Godman: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many (a) male prisoners and (b) female prisoners are currently (i) HIV positive and (ii) have AIDS; and if he will make a statement. [15111] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The subject of the question relates to matters undertaken by the Scottish Prison Service. I have asked the chief executive, Mr. E. W. Frizzell, to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from E. W. Frizzell to Dr. Norman A. Godman, dated 12 February 1997: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your question about the number of prisoners in Scotland who are HIV positive or have AIDS. Prisoners are encouraged to undergo testing for transmissible diseases on a voluntary basis. The results are confidential to prison medical staff and individual prisoners and are not collated centrally. Independent research surveys have been commissioned, however, to estimate the prevalence of HIV among prisoners. Eleven surveys were carried out in 8 establishments between 1991 and 1996, conducted by Drs Graham Bird and Sheila Gore. Prisoners gave a saliva sample and completed a questionnaire, on a voluntary and anonymous basis. Although HIV is not found in saliva, the tests can identify antibodies which the body makes against the virus. The results are given in the following table. (Cornton Vale holds female prisoners) Results of voluntary anonymous screening of prisoners for HIV_________________________________________________________________________________________________ __. Year Establishment Number of prisoners tested Number of prisoners HIV1991 HMP Edinburgh 363 17 (5 per cent.) 1992 HMP Edinburgh 236 8 (3 per cent.) HM YOI Polmont 421 0 (0 per cent.) 1993 HMP Glenochil 227 12 (3 per cent.) 1994 HMP Glenochil 296 7 (2 per cent.) HM YOI Glenochil 162 0 (0 per cent.) HMP Barlinnie 978 10 (1 per cent.) 1995 HMP Perth 304 6 (2 per cent.) HMP and YOI Cornton Vale 136 0 (0 per cent.) 1996 HMP Low Moss 293 2 (1 per cent.) HMP Aberdeen 157 2 (2 per cent.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

12 February 1997

Reference

290 c241W; 15111

House

House of Commons

Lindsay, Earl

Why the Scottish Prison Service has refused to provide the Penal Lexicon for publication on their web site, given that the material it contains is freely available to all other information media; and whether they can explain how, as the Scottish Prison Service claims, the provision of information to the...

Asked by

Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Scottish Prison Service

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 January 1997

Reference

577 c49-50WA

House

House of Lords

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What were prisoner-on-prisoner assault rates in Scottish prisons in the most recent period for which figures are available. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of the Scottish Prison Service.

Asked by

Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 1996

Reference

8943; 287 c563W;287 c564W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What estimate he has made of the number of drug dependent prisoners currently detained in prisons in Scotland. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service. Inc figs.

Asked by

Max Madden (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

16 December 1996

Answered on

16 December 1996

Mr. Madden: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the number of drug dependent prisoners currently detained in prisons in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [9202] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: 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. Max Madden, dated 16 December 1996: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your Question about the number of drug dependent prisoners currently detained in prisons in Scotland. Drug misuse is an illegal activity which makes it difficult to obtain data on the number of prisoners dependent on drugs. Information is not collected centrally on the number of prisoners being treated by prison medical officers for drug dependence. A number of studies have produced data on the proportion of prisoners who misuse drugs, based on information provided anonymously by prisoners. In the 1994 Prison Survey 45% of prisoners claimed to have used drugs at least once in the previous six months in prison (cannabis 40%, temgesic 22%, heroin 9%, other drugs 15%--some had used more than one drug). The injecting of drugs, however, might be a more useful measure of drug dependence. In the 1994 Prison Survey, 5% (191) of prisoners who responded said they had injected drugs during the previous six months in prison (heroin 4%, temgesic 3%, other drugs 2%--some had used more than one drug). In 2 studies this year, prisoners were asked if they had injected drugs at some time prior to imprisonment. In HMP Low Moss 113 out of 293 prisoners who responded had done so, while in HMP Aberdeen 53 out of 157 prisoners who responded had done so. Mandatory drug testing, which is being phased in across the Scottish Prison Service, will eventually provide accurate and objective information on the scale and trends of drug misuse. It complements the measures already in the SPS drugs strategy. That includes searching and surveillance to minimise the amount of drugs getting into prisons, closed circuit TV at visits, the use of sniffer dogs and a range of other measures. It also complements the constructive work that is being done in the context of reduction and detoxification. There are drug treatment programmes in 7 prisons, with more planned, and a new abstinence unit was opened at Low Moss prison earlier this year. Prisoners receive a comprehensive information and training programme on HIV, AIDS and drugs within 2 week of admission to prison. All prisons provide education and counselling. Extensive links have been established with community-based drug agencies to provide throughcare and continuing support for prisoners on release. Taken together all these measures represent a major commitment to reduce the drugs problem.

Date

16 December 1996

Reference

9202; 287 c462-3W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

How many prisoners are serving sentences following conviction for terrorist activities; how many such prisoners have been (a) released from prison, (b) transferred to prisons in Northern Ireland, (c) repatriated to the Republic of Ireland to complete their sentences and (d) granted compassionate leave in Northern Ireland or the Irish...

Asked by

Norman A Godman (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

27 November 1996

Answered on

27 November 1996

Dr. Godman: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prisoners are serving sentences following conviction for terrorist activities; how many such prisoners have been (a) released from prison, (b) transferred to prisons in Northern Ireland, (c) repatriated to the Republic of Ireland to complete their sentences and (d) granted compassionate leave in Northern Ireland or the Irish Republic since 1983; and if he will make a statement. [4746] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 25 November 1996]: 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 Dr. Norman A. Godman, dated 27 November 1996: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your question relating to the number of prisoners serving sentences following conviction for terrorist activities and their release or transfer to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland. Currently there are no prisoners held in Scottish prisons convicted of offences under the prevention of Terrorism Act. Two prisoners convicted under this legislation were permanently transferred to Northern Ireland, one in 1991 and the other 1993. The question of whether these prisoners were granted compassionate leave following transfer is a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The information you requested on how many such prisoners have been released from prison is not held centrally. The Republic of Ireland ratified The Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons on 1 November 1995. Since that time no prisoners convicted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act have been repatriated to that country from Scotland.

Date

27 November 1996

Reference

4746; 286 c280W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

If he will list the annual cost of keeping a prisoner in each type of Scottish prison. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of Scottish Prison Service.

Asked by

Tony Worthington (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 November 1996

Reference

5153; 286 c44W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

How many persons awaiting deportation are presently detained in (a) HM Prison, Greenock and (b) other prisons; what is the average length of detention served by such a person. - Text of letter from Mr EW Frizzell of Scottish Prison Service. Inc figs. (Holding answer 18 November 1996).

Asked by

Norman A Godman (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 November 1996

Reference

3717; 285 c492W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

How many prison officers in post on or before 30th September 1987 took early retirement on 24th March 1995 in accordance with Scottish Prison Service Staff Circular no. 58/94; and under what rules and on what basis retirement benefits provided by the compensation schemes were calculated, awarded and put into...

Asked by

Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 November 1996

Reference

1614; 284 c572W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What steps are being taken to monitor the levels of Hepatitis B and C within prisons in Scotland; how many inmates in the prison system have Hepatitis B and C; what guidance his Department gives for the treatment of prisoners with Hepatitis B and C; what measures are being taken...

Asked by

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

15 October 1996

Answered on

15 October 1996

Mr. Kirkwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are being taken to monitor the levels of hepatitis B and C within prisons in Scotland; how many inmates in the prison system have hepatitis B and C; what guidance his Department gives for the treatment of prisoners with hepatitis B and C; what measures are being taken to minimise the spread of hepatitis B and C within Scottish prisons; and if he will make a statement. [39891] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: 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. Archy Kirkwood, dated 15 October 1996: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your question about the steps taken by the Scottish Prison Service to deal with hepatitis B and C within prisons in Scotland. The Scottish Prison Service encourages inmates at risk of hepatitis B and C (principally those who have been involved in intravenous drug misuse) to come forward for voluntary testing on a confidential basis. For that reason it is not possible to state how many prisoners are infected with hepatis B and/or C. In a survey of 14 establishments in April 1995, however, there had been 48 positive results for hepatitis B out of 264 blood tests carried out in the previous year on prisoners at risk. The records of a sample of known intravenous drug users recently admitted to prison were also scrutinised. Ten per cent of the 165 prisoners involved were known to be hepatitis B positive, 47% were negative while for 43% the hepatitis status was not known. As regards hepatitis C, in Shotts Prison (with 465 adult male prisoners), 21 prisoners sought tests between January and July this year, of which 13 were positive (2 being confirmations of earlier tests). In Cornton Vale prison (for females) over the same period 27 out of 40 tests for hepatitis C were positive. For hepatitis B 6 tests out of 29 were positive. Immunisation against hepatitis B is available to prisoners and support treatments are provided as appropriate by prison medical officers, including the use of Interferon if required. The Medical Adviser to the SPS will shortly be issuing guidance to prison medical officers based on best practice in the NHS. Information is provided to prisoners through leaflets and clinics. As part of a wider hygiene initiative, disinfectant tablets are available to all prisoners for cleaning utensils. So far as is known these tablets will also kill hepatitis B and C.

Date

15 October 1996

Reference

39891; 282 c853W;282 c851W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the risk of attack from escaping prisoners to those residents who live close to a prison. - Including text of letter from E.W. Frizzell of the Scottish prison Service.

Asked by

Sam Galbraith (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

23 April 1996

Answered on

23 April 1996

Mr. Galbraith: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the risk of attack from escaping prisoners to those residents who live close to a prison. [25912] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: 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. Sam Galbraith, dated 23 April 1996: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your question about what research has been commissioned and evaluated on the risk of attack from escaping prisoners to those residents who live close to a prison. Public safety if of paramount importance to the Scottish Prison Service and the secure accommodation of the prisoner population is the principal aim of the Service. As part of that process, all prisoners are assessed on a regular basis as to the level of dangerousness they may present to the public if they were to escape and are allocated a security category. Category A and B are the highest categories and prisoners so allocated are subject to particular security precautions and restrictions balanced with the need to provide appropriate care. Escapes by such prisoners, which were defined as having taken place when a prisoner breaches a perimeter security barrier or evades a secure escort, have been published key targets since April 1993 when the Scottish Prison Service became an Executive Agency. The targets have been met and are published in the Agency's Annual Report which is laid before Parliament and available in the House of Commons Library.

Date

23 April 1996

Reference

25912; 276 c118-9W;276 c120W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

On what date the Scottish Prison Service Chief Executive received the report of the Institute of Occupational Medicine on residual asbestos remaining in Barlinnie Prison. - Text of letter from E W Frizzell of Scottish Prison Service

Asked by

Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 April 1996

Reference

24871; 276 c43-4W;276 c45W

House

House of Commons

Scottish Office;Scottish Prison Service

What are the arrangements by which residents of Scotland, and foreign nationals convicted of criminal offences in Scotland, may apply for transfer to their home countries to complete their sentences; and how many such transfers have been made, by country, in each of the last five years. - Text of...

Asked by

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale (Labour)

Answering body

Scottish Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 April 1996

Reference

24389; 275 c491-2W

House

House of Commons

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