HC Deb 21 June 1960 vol 625 cc28-9W
Mr. Irving

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people are at present on remand waiting for vacancies in detention centres; and what is the average waiting time.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The information is not available, as I cannot say how many young offenders remanded in custody for inquiries before sentence are eventually sentenced to detention.