HC Deb 20 November 1969 vol 791 cc334-5W
32. Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take steps to compel the police to inform parents when their 17-year-old sons or daughters are taken into custody even if released the same day.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The parents of persons of 17 years of age and over are

informed where the person in custody so requests. My right hon. Friend does not feel justified in advising the police to make the procedure automatic as in the case of those under that age.