§ Mr. Rees-Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for what periods have the 59 persons under 21 years of age awaiting trial in the prison
Offence. Number of Persons Awaiting Trial. Less than 1 month. 1 to 2 months. 2 to 3 months. 3 to 4 months. 6 months. 8 months. 11 months. Theft or robbery 10 12 3 7 2 2 2 Embezzlement, Fraud or Extortion 3 1 3 — — — — False assumption of authority or Falsification of Documents 1 1 — — — — — Sex offences — 1 — — — — — Mutiny or disobedience of orders 2 1 — — — — Attempted murder — 1 — — — — — 16 18 12 7 2 2 2 Measures were taken in September to reduce the delay in dealing with cases against juveniles, and it is estimated that all these outstanding cases will have been brought to trial by the end of October.