Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has for housing juveniles within the Prison Service estate. - Inc ref to 327 c28-9W, 8 March 1999.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for housing juveniles within the Prison Service estate. [81976] Mr. George Howarth: The initial composition of the Prison Service's new, distinct juvenile estate has now been finalised, following consultation with the Youth Justice Board. It will consist of the following establishments: Ashfield; Aylesbury; Brinsford; Castington; Feltham; Hollesley Bay; Huntercombe; Lancaster Farms; Onley; Portland; Stoke Heath; Thorn Cross; Werrington; and Wetherby. These establishments will be either juvenile-only or will contain juvenile units. The Prison Service also has a strategy for securing further improvements to the estate over the next three years. These changes will mean that all 15 to 17 year old boys will be held in separate, dedicated accommodation (other than in exceptional circumstances) in readiness for the introduction of the Detention and Training Order in April 2000. In relation to 15-17 year old girls, I refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Mr. Lesley) on 8 March 1999, Official Report, columns 28-29.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 81976; 330 c109W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Prisons Young offenders Secure accommodation Young offender institutions