§ 47. Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with facilities provided in magistrates' courts for children who have to appear before such courts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleMagistrates' courts buildings are of varying age, and some are below the desirable standard. Improvements must take time, but I am in no doubt that magistrates' courts committees and local authorities, to which my right hon. Friend has recently issued advice on the accommodation requirements of juvenile courts, are alive to their responsibilities in this matter.