§ Mr. Bensonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many girls have been admitted to Borstals for absconding from approved schools after having been committed as care and protection cases, distinguishing between those who absconded only and those who also committed offences, for the years 1948, 1949 and 1950.
§ Mr. EdeThe information asked for is as follows:
NUMBER OF GIRLS SENT TO APPROVED SCHOOLS AS BEING IN NEED OF CARE OR PROTECTION, OR BEYOND CONTROL, WHO WERE COMMITTED TO BORSTAL Year (a) As absconders from approved schools (b) As absconders found guilty of other offences Total of (a) and (b) 1948 9 3 12 1949 8 1 9 1950 3 3 6