Lord Actonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 13 February (H.L. Deb., col. 134): (a) how many 15 and 16 year-old girls are being held in prison custody; and (b) what is their target date to fulfil their commitment of 8 March 1999 to have no 15 and 16 year-old girls in prison custody. [HL825]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Bassam of Brighton)On 31 January 2001, there were 30 15 and 16 year-old girls held in Prison Service custody. We will remove them to other accommodation as soon as possible.