He said pregnant women should only be held at the centre under exceptional circumstances and changes were needed despite recent improvements.

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Under European Union rules, EU governments are forbidden from subsidising struggling companies that could give them an unfair advantage over rivals except under exceptional circumstances.

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Councillor Bert Biscoe said 56 facilities where "exceptional circumstances" had been identified would remain under the control of Cornwall Council.

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He said that from 1 November 2012 juveniles under 18 years of age would no longer be held in Hydebank Wood Young offenders Centre in all but the most exceptional circumstances.

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