HC Deb 12 November 1979 vol 973 c392W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with progress in ending the remand of schoolchildren to prison; and what further steps he proposes to take to end such remands.

Mr. Brittan

Progress is being made as quickly as local authority resources permit. The next step will be to discuss with the local authority associations the timetable for phasing out the remand to prison department establishments of 14year-old boys.

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