§ Mr. CAPEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been drawn to a case that was heard on 8th February at the Mary-port petty sessions children's court when four schoolboys were charged with theft from a shop; and, in view of the fact that the prosecutor asked for leniency, will he reduce the sentences passed on MeVittie and Irvine?
Mr. DAVIESThe attention of the Secretary of State has not previously been drawn to this case. He is making inquiry and will communicate with my hon. Friend.