HC Deb 14 June 1951 vol 488 cc2506-7
34. Mr. Amory

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is proposing to take to deal with the deterioration in discipline in Borstal establishments.

Mr. Ede

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Louth (Mr. Osborne) and the hon. and gallant Member for Totnes (Brigadier Rayner) on 7th June.

Mr. Amory

While the right hon. Gentleman is clearly right to await the report, I hope that he will take action as soon as possible after receiving that report, as those who are responsible for running these institutions, and who are doing their utmost to do a really good job for the young men in their charge, are faced with great difficulty?

Mr. Osborne

Can the Home Secretary say when he expects the report to be available?

Mr. Ede

It is in the printers' hands now.

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