How many dogs worked in the prison estate in each year since 1999, broken down by the specific duties that they undertook, and at what cost.

Answered Asked by Stewart Stevenson SNP Lodged 13 Apr 2006

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many dogs worked in the prison estate in each year since 1999, broken down by the specific duties that they undertook, and at what cost.

The answer

Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 17 May 2006 · 34 days after it was lodged, 1 day after it was due

I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:
The SPS only employs dogs fordrug detection and prevention. In the financial years specified, the breakdown forpublic sector prisons is as follows:
Financial Year
| No. of Dogs
| Total Budget (inc Staff)

1999-2000
| 2
| £48,919

2000-01
| 8
| £142,794

2001-02
| 12
| £286,840

2002-03
| 12
| £288,799

2003-04
| 12
| £264,603

2004-05
| 10
| £209,910

2005-06
| 8
| £180,245

Any reporting on costs is a matterfor HM Prison Kilmarnock. In addition, HM Prison Kilmarnock reportthe following:
Financial Year
| No. of Dogs

1999-2000
| 1

2000-01
| 2

2001-02
| 2

2002-03
| 2

2003-04
| 2

2004-05
| 2

2005-06
| 1

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