Young Offenders (Deaths)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 10 October 2005.

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Photo of Charles Clarke Charles Clarke Home Secretary 2:30, 10 October 2005

I do not accept the hon. Gentleman's point. The truth is that we are considering immensely disturbed people with whom it is very difficult to deal in the most effective way, which was why I supported what my hon. Friend Mr. Sheerman said about the need to examine carefully evidence about the best way in which to proceed. I shall not join a witch hunt of specific members of staff who are dealing with difficult circumstances, but I am ready to acknowledge the sincerity of the hon. Gentleman's question and the need for us to be able to take steps to ensure that such tragedies are minimised.