HC Deb 06 March 1973 vol 852 cc101-2W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will list the borstal institutions in Great Britain, indicating in each case how many fires have been maliciously started by the inmates during each of the past five years; what damage occurred; what was the cost to repair the damage in each case; and what punishment was administered to each inmate who was found responsible in each case.

Mr. Carlisle

The information required for England and Wales could be obtained only at unreasonable cost. Responsibility for borstal institutions in Scotland rests with the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any drugs have unlawfully been introduced into any of the borstals in Great Britain; how many inmates have been discovered in unlawful possession of drugs or affected by drugs; and at which borstals during the past five years.

Mr. Carlisle

The information is not immediately available, but my noble Friend the Minister of State will write to my hon. Friend about the position in England and Wales.