asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prisoners were given parole in the last 12 month period for which figures are available; what was the average percentage reduction in the sentence originally pronounced as a result; and if he will give a breakdown of the numbers of prisoners paroled in relation to the offences committed by these prisoners.

213 inmates were released on parole from Scottish penal establishments in 1976. I shall write to the hon. Member about the further information for which he asks.