Former MP for Tottenham
I support the Bill, which my right hon. Friend has so ably explained. The problem that is rearing its head is not by any means as small as the hon. Member for Islington, East (Mr. Fletcher) may think. His constituency may have been lucky, but these so-called all-night cafés are being opened in many parts of North London, including Tottenham. I am surprised that Islington has so far been...
The Bill will be instrumental in doing that.
As I read the Bill, these places will be controlled by night. It is during the night that the main nuisance, and certainly the prostitution, takes place.
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many children, being persons under the age of 17, were remanded to prison instead of remand homes and remand centres during the period 1st January to 30th April, 1964.
Is my hon. Friend aware that that figure seems slightly higher than the figure for the corresponding period last year? Is she aware that as long ago as July, 1960, the then Minister of State, Home Department, promised the House that steps would be taken to end this out-dated practice of remanding children to prison?
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in the provision of secure accommodation for young offenders, with particular reference to the provision of remand centres.
Is my hon. Friend aware that four years ago the House was promised nine remand centres? Is she satisfied with the progress that has been made in the provision of these centres?
I begin by expressing my appreciation to you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity which you have given me this evening to make a small contribution to the debate, the more so because it happens to be just 18 years ago this week that I began as a voluntary worker in this form of social service, covering delinquency and juvenile and child welfare. There is no substitute for practical experience...
