§ Miss Lestorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why, whereas the number of young adolescents admitted to Borstals has risen in the last two years, the number of admissions to senior approved schools has fallen; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleIt is for the courts to decide whether to pass a sentence of borstal training and for local authorities to decide whether to accommodate in an approved school a person who is in their care. My right hon. Friend has no authority to intervene.