§ 66. Mr. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that Mr. Justice Maude at the Old Bailey on 21st November drew attention to the fact that the maximum sentence for harbouring youths who escape from approved schools was two 89W months and to the need for Parliament to reconsider this matter; if he will introduce legislation to increase the maximum sentence which can be imposed for such offence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI am considering the suggestion in connection with legislation now before Parliament.