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Shotts (Prisons)

Volume 831: debated on Thursday 17 February 1972

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asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he intends to make the new prisons to be built at Shotts industrial prisons; and what provision is proposed for the useful employment of prisoners.

Yes. Facilities will be provided for industrial employment and vocational and other training for some 80 per cent. of the prisoners.