HC Deb 17 May 1966 vol 728 c240W
Mr. Buchanan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new places are being built to accommodate boys and youths in Borstal institutions and approved schools, respectively.

Mr. Ross

No Borstal accommodation is being built at present, but transfers following new provision for other classes of young offenders will make 80 places available for Borstal boys in July.

In approved schools additional accommodation for 72 boys is under construction and provision for a further 57 places is at an advanced planning stage.

Mr. Buchanan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many boys certified as insane are holding places in Borstal institutions or approved schools.

Mr. Ross

None.