§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what future plans exist to build purpose-built juvenile courts.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonPurpose-built accommodation for juvenile courts is almost without exception included in plans for magistrates' courts.
The current programme for new magistrates' courts is affected by present financial constraints, but it is hoped that some new starts will be made next year.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of buildings used as juvenile courts have been purpose-built.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonI regret that this information is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost. A substantial number of purpose-designed magistrates' courts, including accommodation for juvenile court sittings, have been built in recent years.