§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the Ministerial group on juveniles met; and what(a) reports and (b) initiatives have been published as a result of the meeting. [28239]
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 8 May 1996]: The ministerial group on juveniles met on 18 January and 13 March. A press notice published after the group's inaugural meeting announced a programme of work, which is now being taken forward, to strengthen measures for intervening effectively with those children who are most at risk of offending. This work will include the publication of practical guidance to help local agencies ensure a co-ordinated approach to identifying and dealing with these children.