§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many children have(a) been convicted, (b) been in the care of a local authority for a year or more, (c) received a reprimand and (d) received a final warning, in each year since 1997. [85639]
§ Mr. DenhamI have been asked to reply.
The information requested is contained in the tables.
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Number of 10 to 17 years cautioned, given final warnings or reprimands, and found guilty of all offences at all courts 1997 to 2001 1 Number Cautioned Given final warning Reprimanded Found guilty England and Wales 1997 104,520 —2 —2 79,151 1998 109,725 —2 —2 86,506 1999 103,978 —2 —2 90,280 20003 36,764 42,773 18,004 91,423 2001 —2 66,538 31,504 95,530 1 These data are on the principal offence basis. 2 Not applicable. 3 Final warnings and reprimands were implemented nationally from 1 June 2000.
Children who ceased to be looked after by local authorities during the years ending 31 March 1997 to 2001 Number Number of children Of which looked after for 1 year or more England 1997 30,300 9,700 1998 29,000 9,600 1999 27,100 8,500 2000 26,800 10,100 2001 25,100 10,700 Source:
Department of Health