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These are clearly crucial matters. A report on what is happening is a good way of following the facts of what goes on. We know that there are huge problems, but it simply is not right that children should be held in this way. I could not hear all that the noble Earl, Lord Listowel, said at the beginning, because the sound was not quite working, but suddenly I was able to hear clearly and I agreed wholeheartedly with what he said. Amendment No. 64 clearly says, as the noble Lord, Lord Hylton, said, precisely what should happen. It seems a pity if the Government are not going to include provision to ensure that the guidelines are clear on what should happen with children. The Dungavel centre in Scotland has been mentioned. There was huge concern in Scotland about children being in Dungavel at all. It garnered enormous press, as the Minister doubtless knows. It would be helpful if he could update us on that, if he has any facts. If not, I would be grateful for a letter about it. It is a matter of great concern.

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Reference

694 c157GC 

Session

2006-07

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords Grand Committee
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