§ Mr. Dalyell asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has as to how many persons under the age of 16 years were detained in the penal system in England and Wales at the latest date for which figures are conveniently available.
§ Mr. MellorAccording to the records held centrally, which are approximate, on 31 October 1985 about 340 persons aged under 16 were held in prison department establishments in England and Wales.