§ Mr. Charles Irvingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what was the total number of boys in 1971, 1974 and 1975 who were remanded or committed to adult prison department establishments following conviction, but before sentence;
(2) what was the total number of girls in 1971, 1974 and 1975 who were remanded or committed to adult prison department establishments following conviction, but before sentence.
§ Mr. JohnThe information requested is shown in the following table:
PERSONS AGED 14–16 RECEIVED INTO LOCAL PRISONS AFTER CONVICTION AND BEFORE SENTENCE Year Males Females 1971 145 34 1974 136 56 1975 124 101