HC Deb 06 June 1989 vol 154 c51W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to introduce time limits on periods of remand imposed on young people by magistrates in the Leeds area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Custody time limits were introduced in West Yorkshire on 1 June. They apply to all those of whatever age remanded in prison department custody.