HC Deb 06 November 1972 vol 845 c64W
Mrs. Shirley Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average length of stay of young men sent to Her Majesty's borstals; and what is the average length of stay in each borstal taken separately.

Mr. Carlisle

On average, young men released on licence from borstals in Engand Wales in the first half of 1972 had spent 10 months in custody. I am obtaining information about those released from each individual borstal and shall write to the hon. Member.