§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has for the construction of a maximum security institution to cater for serious offenders under the age of 17 years; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarlisleOffenders under the age of 17 who become the responsibility of the Prison Department are already detained in establishments with appropriate degrees of security. The provision of accommodation for offenders in this age group committed to the care of local authorities is the responsibility of those authorities under the guidance of my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Social Services and for Wales.