§ 16. Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the provision of remand home places for girls; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Elystan Morgan:Responsibility for such provision rests with the local authorities; and while there are occasional local difficulties through acute pressure for places and shortage of staff, my right hon. Friend has no evidence of any general shortage of remand home places for girls.