Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many additional places in local authority secure accommodation have been provided since 1st May 1997; and how many he plans to provide. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many additional places in local authority secure accommodation have been provided since 1 May 1997; and how many he plans to provide. [102766] Mr. Hutton: At 31 March 1997 there were 346 approved places in local authority secure accommodation in England and Wales. A further 110 places have since been made available. Eight more places will become available next year. Decisions have yet to be taken on the development of secure accommodation beyond this spending period.

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