HC Deb 25 November 1993 vol 233 c137W
Mr. Byers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many additional secure accommodation places have been made available for juveniles since 1991.

Mr. Bowis

Two new secure units have opened since 1 January 1992, providing a total of 18 secure places. Local authorities are currently engaged in a capital programme to provide additional secure places for juvenile remands.