§ 83. Mr. CADOGANasked the Home Secretary whether it is still his intention to introduce legislation to amend the Children Act, 1908, incorporating the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Treatment of Young Offenders; and, if so, whether he can give the House any indication as to when such legislation will be introduced?
§ Mr. SHORTYes, Sir. The Bill is being drafted and it is hoped that it may be introduced at an early date.