HC Deb 08 June 1915 vol 72 cc189-90W
Mr. KING

asked the Home Secretary how many young persons within the meaning of the Children Act, 1908, were received into prisons in England or Wales in 1914?

Sir JOHN SIMON

The number of such young persons received in prison on conviction during the year ended 31st March, 1915, was eight—six males and two females.