§ 38. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many girls and boys, respectively, sent to approved schools absconded during each of the years 1969, 1970, and 1971, to date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DeanFollowing is the information:
NUMBER OF BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ABSENTED THEMSELVES WITHOUT LEAVE FROM APPROVED SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND AND WALES Year Boys Girls 1969 4,657 1,118 1970 4,981 1,240 No figures for 1971 are yet available. The above figures include all absences without leave, however short, and children who failed to return on time from an authorised absence.