§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many young people under the age of 21 years who (a) have been convicted for an offence involving violence and (b) have not been convicted for such an offence, are at present in one of the four special hospitals.
§ Sir George YoungOn 28 November 1980 there were 87 patients in the special hospitals under the age of 21 years. The further information requested will take a little time to collate, but I shall let the hon. Member have a full reply as soon as possible.