§ 26. Dr. D. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that Allen Tyson, age 19 years, 25 Ashley Street, Carlisle, and Alfred Veevers, age 17 years, 141, Tomlinson Avenue, Carlisle, who were sentenced to a period of Borstal training at the recent Carlisle Quarter Sessions, have now been kept as prisoners in Durham Gaol for six weeks; and when the training for which they were recommended on their sentences will commence.
§ Mr. RentonThe answer to the first part of the Question is "Yes, Sir." They will go to a Borstal reception centre within the next two months and may remain there for five weeks before proceeding to a training Borstal.
§ Dr. JohnsonMay I thank my hon. and learned Friend for his reply and ask him whether he is aware of the anxiety felt by parents in these cases where there is delay in gaols? Is he aware of their anxiety that these young boys come into contact with hardened criminals during their stay? Will he look at these cases very carefully?
§ Mr. Rentonindicated assent.