§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 13 December 1994,Official Report, columns 566–67, when he will reach a decision on defraying the costs of local authorities accommodating juveniles subject to court-ordered secure remands; and at what stage discussions have reached on this subject.
§ Mr. MacleanThis work is at an early stage. I have yet to embark on discussions with interested parties. I shall make a decision once the discussions have been concluded.