HC Deb 19 July 1938 vol 338 cc1981-2
40. Mr. Gallacher

asked tht Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the court-room used for young offenders in Dunfermline is so small that, with the bench and officials present, it is crowded out; and will he take steps to ensure different and better conditions under which young persons can be treated?

Mr. Colville

I am conveying the hon. Member's representations to the County Council of Fife, but I have received no previous complaints about the adequacy of the accommodation for the court in question.

Mr. Gallacher

In view of the previous question and of this question, will not the right hon. Gentleman send one of his representatives from Edinburgh to inquire into the treatment of juveniles in this court and by this probation officer? Will the right hon. Gentleman take my word for it that the court is absolutely unfit for the purpose?

Mr. Colville

I have promised to look into the question which the hon. Member has raised.