To ask the Scottish Executive in how many cases a serious assault has occurred in HM Prison Kilmarnock but no performance points have accrued to the prison operators, showing in each case whether (a) no charges were brought in relation to the assault, (b) charges were dropped by the prosecution or (c) no conviction was obtained despite prosecution, in each year of the prison’s operation.

I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:

None.