HC Deb 14 April 1949 vol 463 cc259-60W
Mrs. Paton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of girls at present in Borstal Institutions as a result of absconding from approved schools; and the number of girls, other than absconders, at present in Borstal Institutions who had previously been committed to approved schools.

Mr. Ede

The numbers are 52 and 64, respectively, out of a total of 253 in custody.