§ 36. Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of the cases details of which have been sent to her Department by the hon. Member for Blackpool, South, she will encourage the provision of more remand and assessment accommodation outside the prison service for juveniles and young people.
§ Dr. OwenYes, but progress has to depend upon the resources that are available. Regional plans for the accommodation of children in the care of local authorities include proposals to increase the number of secure places for remand and assessment purposes. I have written to the hon. Member about the cases referred to.