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Prison Population
Mr. Norman Hogg: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present prison population in Scotland and in each of the past five years. [2539]
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton [holding answer 27 November 1995]: 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 Mr. Norman Hogg, dated 6 December 1995:
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton has asked me to reply to your Question relating to the present prison population in Scotland and in each of the past five years.
On Friday 17 November 1995 the prison population was 5,717.
The table below shows the average daily prison population for each of the past five years.
Average daily population for 1990-94
1990: 4,724
1991: 4,839
1992: 5,257
1993: 5,637
1994: 5,585.
Executive Agencies
Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what record he keeps of the number and dates of meetings he has with the heads of agencies which report to him. [3084]
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Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: Internal records are maintained for all formal meetings between my right hon. Friend and the heads of his agencies.
Statutory Instruments
Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many statutory instruments his Department sponsored in the last Session of Parliament; and how many of these (a) constituted a new rule or regulation, (b) were introduced to implement European Community directives and (c) amplify the minimum standards set out in an original European Community directive. [2462]
Mr. Kynoch [holding answer 28 November 1995]: In the last Session of Parliament the Scottish Office sponsored 193 statutory instruments; information on how many of these constituted a new rule or regulation could be obtained only at disproportionate cost; five of the 193 were introduced to implement European Directives; none of these amplifies the minimum standards set out in an original European directive.
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Public Bodies
Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list annual income from (a) fees, (b) charges and (c) fines; what was the total number of staff employed (i) part-time and (ii) full time; and what contribution his Department has made towards the annual running costs in each of the past three years in respect of (1) the river purification boards, (2) Her Majesty's industrial pollution inspectorate, (3) the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency and (4) the Meat and Livestock Commission for Scotland. [2747]
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The information available to me is set out in the tables. The level of detail requested is, for some of the bodies, greater than that routinely held and could be provided only at a disproportionate cost.
| 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income(19) | |||
| fees | 361,597 | 481,558 | not yet available |
| charges | 2,932,512 | 3,107,622 | not yet available |
| fines(20) | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Staff employed | |||
| all staff(20)(21) | 368.7 | 389.7 | not yet available |
| Scottish office contribution to running costs | Nil | Nil | Nil |
(19) Information is a summary covering all 7 of the mainland RPBs and is taken from annual reports. Audited accounts not yet available for
1994-95.
(20) RPBs do not levy or collect income from fines.
(21) Staff numbers are maintained on the basis of full-time equivalents.
| 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||
| fees and charges(22) | 764,942 | 1,085,853 | 685,447 |
| fines | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Staff employed | |||
| full time | 31 | 34 | 34 |
| part time | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Scottish Office contribution to running costs | 100 per cent. | 100 per cent. | 100 per cent. |
(22) HMIPI do not separately identify fees and charges nor do they levy or collect income from fines.
| 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||
| fees | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| charges | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| fines | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Staff employed | |||
| full time | 260 | 260 | 263 |
| part time | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Scottish Office contribution to running costs | 100 per cent. | 100 per cent. | 100 per cent. |
SFPA do not receive income from fees, charges or fines.
| 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||
| fees | 9,977,000 | 9,278,000 | 8,444,000 |
| charges | 28,663,000 | 29,646,000 | 32,256,000 |
| fines | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Staff employed | |||
| all staff | 737 | 637 | 541 |
| Scottish Office contribution to running costs | Nil | Nil | Nil |
1. Information from annual reports which are prepared on the basis of a calendar year. 2. MLC do not receive income from fees, charges or fines.
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Playing Fields
Mr. McAllion: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many playing fields are currently under threat of development; [3847]
(2) how many playing fields have been sold off since 1981; [3848]
(3) what estimate he has made of the value of playing fields that have been sold off since 1981; [3849]
(4) what estimates he has made of the area of playing fields that have been sold off since 1981; [3850]
Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: Information on the redevelopment or disposal of playing fields in Scotland is not held centrally. I have however asked the chairman of the Scottish Sports Council to write to the hon. Gentleman with any information held by the council on these matters. I have asked to see a copy of the letter.
Highland Council for Decentralisation
Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what funds were given to the Highland Council for decentralisation; how these funds were bid for; if other new unitary councils were invited to bid for funds for decentralisation; and if he will make a statement. [3493]
Mr. Kynoch: The shadow Highland council has been given a capital allocation of £275,000 towards its accommodation needs arising from local government reorganisation. These resources are intended to enable the council to provide public access facilities in remote communities and will also assist the council to maximise the effective use of existing property.
All shadow unitary authorities were invited to submit bids in respect of their accommodation needs arising from reorganisation and capital allocations of around £9 million have now been given to 21 shadow authorities and the Strathclyde police board. No restrictions were placed on the scope of bids and decisions on allocations were taken on the basis of the relative needs of individual councils, within the limits of the available resources.
Water Charges
Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements he is making for the collection of revenue for the water and sewerage authorities in Scotland; what payment is to be made to any councils involved in collection; who will be
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responsible for pursuing those in arrears with payment; and if he will make a statement. [3494]
Mr. Kynoch: The collection of non-domestic and metered charges is a matter for the new water and sewerage authorities. With regard to domestic unmeasured water and sewerage charges, my right hon. Friend will require the unitary councils to bill and collect these on behalf of the new water and sewerage authorities in 1996- 97. An order will be made under section 79 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 requiring this work to be done.
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