Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the opening and closing dates are for the Government's consultation on Secure College rules; and when he expects that the Government's response to that consultation will be published.

Secure Colleges will be a pioneering approach to youth custody, with education at the centre. By moving away from the traditional environment of bars on windows and giving these young people skills, qualifications and self-discipline we can help them turn their back on crime and become productive members of society.

The consultation on plans for Secure College Rules opened on 16 October 2014 and will run for six weeks, closing on 27 November 2014. We will review responses to the consultation and respond in due course.

The proposals set out in the consultation provide the framework for Secure Colleges to operate safely and meet the educational and rehabilitative needs of those in their care. We want to harness expertise and ideas from providers to develop operating models that deliver the best outcomes for these young people.