HC Deb 27 October 1976 vol 918 c211W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many care orders were made in 1971, 1974 and 1975, respectively.

Mr. John

As follows:

CARE ORDERS MADE—ENGLAND AND WALES
Number of Persons
Care orders made as a result of
Year Criminal Proceedings Care Proceedings Total
1971 7,543 2,716 10,259
1974 8,240 4,244 12,484
1975 7,668 5,086 12,754