§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions he has had with organisations and persons in the six counties of Ulster charged with the treatment and care of young persons about the contents and possible results of Sections 7 and 8 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Bill.
§ Mr. WhitelawBoth clauses are based on the recommendations of the Diplock Commission. The proposals on remand homes and training schools upon which Clause 8 is based have been fully discussed since then with those responsible for the training school and remand home service. I have received no representations leading to any discussions on the proposals upon which Clause 7 is based to give the courts greater discretion in sentencing juveniles.