§ Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department for how long a 17 year old boy, details of whom have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Pontypool, has remained in custody at Cardiff Prison waiting to be sent to Borstal for training; how long this boy has been sharing a cell with a mentally sick older prisoner; and what steps are being taken to prevent him being placed in contact with convicted murderers in the prison.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerSix weeks. He will be moved to a borstal reception centre 93W when his solicitor signifies that his presence in Cardiff is no longer necessary in connection with his appeal. He has not been placed in a cell with any mentally ill prisoner. He is not permitted to associate with adult prisoners.