§ Mr. Michael WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he is giving any consideration to funding secure accommodation for remanded juveniles from Doncaster and neighbouring areas awaiting a court appearance who, because of their behaviour, are unsuitable for living in normal open local authority children's homes.
§ Mr. MellorI have approved a grant in principle, to enable Humberside county council to provide a new 10 place secure unit. This will provide accommodation for remands, and other children, who need this specialised form of care from local authorities in the Yorkshire and Humberside region generally, including Doncaster. I understand tenders have already been sought for the project.