Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 July 1997. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What plans he has to improve the facilities in attendance centres.

Answer: Mr. Beith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to improve the facilities in attendance centres. [6921] Mr. Michael: Attendance centres are operated from accommodation rented from local authorities, usually schools, with the centre making use of the facilities available at the location. The Officer in Charge of the centre can apply to the Home Office for funds to purchase additional equipment to ensure that the centre is able to offer a constructive and challenging regime.

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