§ 138. Mr. DevlinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to make an announcement about the provision of secure accommodation for juvenile offenders in Cleveland.
§ Mr. YeoI have been asked to reply.
In consultation with the directors of social services in the north-east of England, including Cleveland, we have identified the need for 11 extra secure beds in the region. I expect a firm decision about the location to be made shortly.