Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his Department's press release of 16 June 2021 entitled Lord Chancellor takes immediate action to move children from Rainsbrook, which establishments the children previously living in Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre have been moved to.

Whilst it would not be appropriate to specify the secure establishments individual children have been transferred to, all placement decisions have and will continue to be based on the individual needs, requirements and vulnerabilities of the children. Staff have spoken to all children at Rainsbrook to explain the current situation and have worked closely with Youth Offending Teams to ensure that children are suitably supported and placed into appropriate accommodation in a smooth, co-ordinated and organised manner. During this time, the Youth Custody Service has also increased advocacy support at Rainsbrook so that children have had greater access to independent advocacy and support services.