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Mr. Mayhew: On 20 March 1981 there were five prisoners in Oxford prison sleeping in a library which was formerly double cell, and 29 trainees in Whatton detention ntre "sleeping-in- classroom
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Mr. Mayhew: No. The Home Office hy which think the hon. Member has in mind has been superseded by the review which the Law Commission is now carrying out of the power of the courts to bind over to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Its report will be published in due course.
Young Persons (Custodial Remand)
Mr. Kilroy-Silk asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the reasons for the remand of two 14-year-old girls in remand centres on 31 December 1980; what is the length of time on remand; and what will be their eventual disposal.
Mr. Mayhew: No 14 year-old girls were held in remand centres in England and Wales on 31 December 1980.
Police Expenditure (Road Traffic Duties)
Mr. Booth asked the Secretary of State for the Home Departineat how much of poli: - spending i England
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Department, whether he is satisfied about the necessity 101 his nuclear protection advisory group; and what is the cost in staff and financial resources of its work during 1981.
Mr. Mayhew: The nuclear protection advisory group is an independent body which receives no money from this Department.
Hong Kong (Nationality)
Mr. Alfred Morris asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Lord Privy Seal's reply to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe on 20 March, when he expects to conclude his consideration of the points made by the Governor of Hong Kong about the British Nationality Bill; and if he will announce the outcome of his considerations and any proposals he has to make to meet the views of the Governor.
Mr. Raison: The Government have tabled an amendment-new clause 9-to the Bill which would meet points made on behalf of Hong Kong.
Soliciting
Mr. Soley asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convicted female prisoners in 1978, 1979 and 1980 received their first custodial sentence for soliciting
Mr. Mayhew [pursuant to his reply, 23 March 1981, c. 212]. The number of females received into prison department establishments in England and Wales in 1978 for soliciting and similar offences other than brothel keeping was 189. This figure includes those received in default of payment of a fine. The corresponding total for 1979 was 157. The number of these females who received thêu husi enstadial contame for soliciting is not available.
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