Young Offenders' Institutions

HC Deb 19 November 1997 vol 301 c216W

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review the young offenders' institutions.[16183]

Ms Quin

We are currently reviewing the juvenile secure estate, including Young Offender Institutions (YOIs), as part of the Government's comprehensive spending review. The Prison Service is also reviewing regime provision for juveniles held in its care.