HC Deb 13 April 1976 vol 909 c467W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many young people were sent to borstal in each year since 1970.

Dr. Summerskill

7,476 in 1970, 7,158 in 1971, 6,491 in 1972, 6,054 in 1973 and 6,455 in 1974. Figures for 1975 are not yet available.