§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places in secure accommodation there are for persons aged under 16 years in Scotland; and where they are located.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information is as follows:
Year Available places Occupancy rate (Per cent.) 1983 1,203 79 1984 1,099 78 1985 1,107 65 1986 857 75 The latest information on establishments used by local authorities for residential care after 1986 (including former list D schools) is set out in the statistical bulletin R6/1989 on "Residential Accommodation 1988", a copy of which is in the Library.
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§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the names and locations of list D schools in Scotland which are(a) currently operating and (b) have closed down during the past 10 years.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe list D category was abolished from 1 April 1986, when local authorities assumed full funding responsibility for young people placed in residential care. Such establishments are required to be registered by local authorities. The following former list D schools are still operating:
- Kibble, Paisley
- Wellington, Penicuik
- Geilsland, Beith
- Oakbank, Aberdeen
- Kerelaw, Stevenston
- Snowdon, Stirling
- St. Mary's Kenmure, Glasgow
- Ballikinrain, Glasgow
- Balrossie, Kilmacolm
- St. Joseph's, Tranent
- St. Philip's, Airdrie
- St. John's, Glasgow
- Balnacraig, Perth
- Rossie, Montrose
The following establishments closed since March 1980:
- Loaningdale, Biggar
- St. Andrew's, Shandon
- Dr. Guthrie's Boys, Edinburgh
- Dr. Guthrie's Girls, Edinburgh
- Langlands Park, Port Glasgow
- Dale, Arbroath
- Thornly Park, Paisley
- Tynepark, Haddington
- St. Ninian's, Gartmore
- St. John Bosco's Aberdour
- Balgowan, Dundee
- Balgay, Dundee