§ Mr. Gwilym JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consideration he has given to the requirement for secure establishments in Wales for juveniles awaiting trial to be provided and operated by commercial companies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettNone. Private provision of secure accommodation for young people was ruled out during the passage of the then Children Bill; the Secure Accommodation Regulations 1991, to be made under the resulting Children Act 1989, will specifically prohibit the provision of secure accommodation in voluntary or registered children's homes.