§ 34. Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for providing more detention centres in Scotland.
§ Mr. WillisA new detention centre is under construction at Glenochil in Clackmannanshire. The first part, which will provide 120 places, will be opened in the autumn of this year. The remainder, giving a further 60 places, should be available early next year.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithIs the hon. Member aware that at present young offenders who could be sent to detention centres are being sent to prison? Could he say whether the Glenochil detention centre will accommodate the present surplus who are having to go to prison and who would be much better accommodated in detention centres?
§ Mr. WillisYoung offenders do not go to prison. They go to young offenders' institutions. This centre should accommodate any additional offenders there might be.