Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 11th March, Official Report, 308 c203W, where the six new places in local authority secure accommodation planned for since 1st May 1997 will be provided; and how many places have been planned for since 1st May which will become available after the end of 1998.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 11 March 1998, Official Report, column 203, where the six new places in local authority secure accommodation planned for since 1 May 1997 will be provided; and how many places have been planned for since 1 May which will become available after the end of 1998. [34867] Mr. Boateng: The six places comprise 2 at Dyson Hall (Liverpool) and 4 at Thornbury House (Oxfordshire). We have instituted a review of the whole range of secure accommodation for young people held on remand, including the local authority secure estate. The review is examining how to make better use of the existing and planned accommodation to ensure that provision is more consistent and coherent, and that regimes tackle criminality and meet the educational and other needs of these young people. We will be considering the outcome of the review, which is due to report shortly, when planning the implementation of these proposals. The review will help inform whether there should be a further expansion of the secure estate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 34867; 308 c614W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Custodial treatment Local government Young people Young offenders Remand in custody Secure accommodation
Contains statistics: Yes