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Mr. Sarwar: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what research has been (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated by the Scottish Office in respect of racial and cultural awareness training for police officers since May 1997. [80649]
Mr. McLeish: There has been no such research commissioned but the present arrangements for training police officers in Scotland in racial awareness and cultural diversity will be addressed in responding to the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry Report.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Specialist Breast Cancer Unit
Mr. Sarwar: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the specialist breast cancer units in Scotland. [80005]
Mr. Galbraith: Detailed information is not held centrally. The information available suggests that breast clinics are held in most of the main teaching hospitals in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness as well as in the majority of district general hospitals throughout Scotland.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Drug Treatment and Testing Orders
Sir Robert Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many offenders have been given drug treatment and testing orders in each month since implementation of the orders; how many drug treatment centres are available in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement. [79870]
Mr. McLeish: The implementation of a 2-year pilot scheme in Glasgow for the introduction of Drug Treatment and Testing Orders is due to commence within 3 months. No orders have been made to date. The question of the most suitable arrangements for treatment provision is one of the issues currently being addressed by the implementation team. Options under consideration range from a centralised approach to one involving a group of agencies with relevant expertise in this field.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Sir Robert Smith:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the estimated cost is of a drug treatment and testing order per offender; what the average cost is of a custodial sentence in such cases; and if he will make a statement. [79933]
Mr. McLeish:
The estimated cost of a drug treatment and testing order is anticipated to be approximately £6,000 per offender. The annual cost of retaining a prisoner in custody during 1997-98 was £26,170.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
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Sir Robert Smith:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many police officers there were (a) in each force and (b) in total on the last date for which figures are available. [80105]
| 31 December 1998 | |
|---|---|
| Central | 719 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 446 |
| Fife | 841 |
| Grampian | 1,226 |
| Lothian and Borders | 2,621 |
| Northern | 667 |
| Strathclyde | 7,186 |
| Tayside | 1,148 |
| Total | 14,854 |
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Prisons (Drug-free Units)
Sir Robert Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list those Prison Service establishments which have drug-free wings or units; and if he will make a statement. [80110]
Mr. McLeish: All Scottish Prison Service sites have drug-free areas, including the newly opened privately run prison, HMP Kilmarnock. At Shotts, the main establishment has both drug-free living accommodation and enhanced drug-free workplaces. The subsidiary establishments, HM Unit Shotts and the National Induction Centre, do not have drug-free accommodation because of the nature of these establishments and their particular regimes. Both offer prisoners facilities and support to become drug-free.
After 1 July, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Police Duties (Private Companies)
Sir Robert Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to allow private companies to undertake functions currently undertaken by police officers. [80042]
Mr. McLeish: We currently have no such plans but the Government have a commitment to reduce any unnecessary burdens on the police and we would be happy to consider any initiatives put to us by Chief Constables.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
CCTV Projects
Sir Robert Smith:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much public money was spent on CCTV projects in each of the last three years; what is the expected expenditure on CCTV projects over the next two years; and if he will make a statement. [80039]
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Mr. McLeish:
The following expenditure has been incurred by The Scottish Office in respect of CCTV projects in Scotland under the CCTV Challenge Competition in each of the last three years.
| Year | Amount £000 |
|---|---|
| 1996-97 | 1,829 |
| 1997-98 | 1,920 |
| 1998-99 | 1,496 |
A further £1.5 million has been awarded to CCTV projects for 1999-2000. Funding of £1.5 million will also be available for 2000-01 but the Competition will be expanded to include projects other than CCTV which aim to tackle wider issues of community safety.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Sir Robert Smith:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his Department's research into the Hamilton Child Safety Initiative. [79931]
Mr. McLeish:
In October 1997, Strathclyde Police, in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council, set up the Hamilton Child Safety Initiative (HCSI) within 3 peripheral housing estates in the town of Hamilton. The HCSI was a response to community concerns about the safety of young children, especially those under 12, out alone on the streets after dark. Secondary aims of the Initiative were to reduce opportunities for juvenile crime and disorder and to reduce the fear of crime in the communities concerned.
Research was commissioned by Strathclyde Police and The Scottish Office to evaluate the impact of the HCSI. A Researching Findings paper was published on 15 October 1998 followed by the full research report on 11 February 1999. Both publications have been placed in the House of Commons Library.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Sir Robert Smith:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many (a) men and (b) women received prison sentences for fine default in each of the last five years; what was the average length of sentence; what was the average amount of fine which was outstanding; what was the average cost of imprisonment and other cost to the public; and if he will make a statement. [79930]
Mr. McLeish:
The information which is available on the number of (a) men and (b) women receiving prison sentences for fine default by length of sentence and amount of fine outstanding is provided in the tables. (Data are not meanwhile available for 1998).
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| £ | |
|---|---|
| 1993-94 | 26,006 |
| 1994-95 | 26,479 |
| 1995-96 | 25,786 |
| 1996-97 | 26,744 |
| 1997-98 | 26,170 |
(49) Calculated on a financial year (to end March) basis.
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