HC Deb 29 April 1964 vol 694 c55W
4. Mr. J. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the Report on the law relating to children and young persons in Scotland will be made public.

Mr. Noble

The Report of Lord Kilbrandon's Committee was published on Wednesday, 22nd April.

Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the recommendation of the Kilbrandon Report on Children and Young Persons in Scotland to abolish existing provisions for care or protection of young people aged 16 and over; whether he intends to adopt this proposal; and if he will make a statement on this matter.

Mr. Noble

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Kelvingrove (Mr. Lilley) on Wednesday, 22nd April.

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