DETENTION OF CHILD OFFENDERS

Early day motion 273, tabled 11 December 2003 by Rudi Vis (Labour). Signed by 57 members.

That this House notes with concern the decision to cut the number of beds for children who have committed offences in local authority secure children's homes whilst maintaining the high number of places for children in prisons.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.