Youth Treatment Centres

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 3:33 pm ar 24 Mehefin 1991.

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Photo of Mr William Waldegrave Mr William Waldegrave , Bristol West 3:33, 24 Mehefin 1991

To achieve the legitimate objectives that the hon. Gentleman mentioned, we should first look to the original local authority, which stands in loco parentis and has responsibility; secondly, as the report says, we should take steps to ensure that children have an independent visitor or adviser. That is what the hon. Gentleman is recommending, and I agree with him. We must consider that recommendation to ensure that it is effectively carried through.