HC Deb 16 February 1911 vol 21 c1238
Mr. HAWORTH

asked whether upwards of 250 boys, between the ages of sixteen and eighteen years, passed through Strangeways Prison, Manchester, during the year 1910; and, if so, how many boys between those ages were convicted and dealt with otherwise than by fine or imprisonment?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The number of cases of boys between sixteen and eighteen received in Manchester Prison was 247. I am endeavouring to obtain the information asked for in the second part of the question, but this involves inquiries at no less than forty-five different courts, in some of which the records of age are imperfect, and I fear it will take some time to obtain complete information. When I have obtained it, it will probably be best to give it in the form of a Return.