§ 19. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies particulars of the number of prisoners that can be accommodated in the juvenile section of the new central gaol at Luzira, Uganda; and what reports have been received on the modified form of Borstal training that was introduced in Kenya?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe admissions of juvenile offenders and vagrants to Luzira Central Gaol during the years 1933–35 averaged 50 per annum. I understand that more extensive accommodation than is at present available is required. The whole question of the treatment of juvenile offenders is, however, under new consideration as a result of the recommendations made by a committee appointed by the Governor of Uganda to inquire into the prison policy and organisation in Uganda. In that report is is recommended that an approved school on Borstal lines should be established for juvenile offenders, with accommodation for 75 in the first instance. A report of the establishment of approved schools in Kenya in which some of the more outstanding methods of the Borstal system have been introduced is contained in the annual report of the Prisons Department of the Colony for the year 1935. I am arranging for a copy of the report to be placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. DayCan the Minister say whether separate sections have been set up for juvenile male and female offenders?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreNot without notice.
Mr. J. J. DavidsonIs the purpose of the report to ease juvenile crime in this particular area, and, if so, will the right hon. Gentleman send a copy of it to the superintendent of the Maryhill Division of Glasgow?