§ Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that there is adequate provision of community based alternatives to residential care for juvenile offenders.
§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that there is adequate provision of community based alternatives to residential care for juvenile offenders.
§ Sir George YoungWe believe that much greater use should be made of community-based methods in appropriate cases and we welcome moves by local146W authorities to review their need for residential places with this in mind.