§ Rev. LI. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many trainees awaiting transfer to Borstal institutions were in prison on the last available date; and what is the average waiting period spent in prison by Borstal trainees on the last available date.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerOn Thursday, 26th November, there were 85 boys in local prisons awaiting transfer to Borstal reception centres; during the last twelve months the average waiting period has been reduced from about eight weeks to about four weeks.