HC Deb 08 March 1971 vol 813 cc35-6W
105. Mr. Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many boys and girls are in approved schools although they have committed no offence.

Mr. Alison

428 boys and 496 girls in England and Wales on 30th November, 1970, the latest date for which figures are available. These represent 7 per cent. and 50 per cent. respectively, of the total population of boys and girls in approved schools.