HC Deb 09 May 1966 vol 728 c32W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many youths sentenced to detention in detention centres in 1964 and 1965 were received elsewhere because of shortage of accommodation.

Mr. Ross

None.

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many more places in detention centres will be provided by 1970–71.

Mr. Ross

About 100 additional places are expected to be available by the end of 1966. Requirements for later years will be reviewed in the light of experience.