HC Deb 13 February 1969 vol 777 cc364-5W
76. Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Borstal boys are at present in Wormwood Scrubs awaiting allocation to appropriate accommodation.

Mr. Callaghan

Of 331 in the Allocation Centre at Wormwood Scrubs on 12th February, 121 have been allocated and are awaiting transfer to a training borstal; 128 are in process of allocation; the remainder are absconders awaiting re-allocation, persons in transit or located at Wormwood Scrubs for medical reasons.