HC Deb 27 January 1977 vol 924 cc708-9W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to set up the National Consultative Council to consider the problems of juvenile offenders; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Social Services and the Secretary of State for Education and Science and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and I are continuing consultations with the organisations concerned. We shall make an announcement when these are completed.