HC Deb 01 April 1935 vol 300 c22
52. Mr. CADOGAN

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give statistics as to the number of male persons found guilty of indictable offences by juvenile courts or ordinary courts of summary jurisdiction during the years 1930 to 1933, inclusive, showing separately the numbers under the age of 14, those of 14 and under 16, and those of 16 and under those of 16 and under 21?

Sir J. GILMOUR

As the answer includes a number of figures, I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer

Statement showing the number of Male Persons found Guilty of Indictable Offences by Juvenile Courts or Ordinary Courts of Summary Jurisdiction during the years 1930 to 1933.

Age. 1930. 1931. 1932. 1933.
Under 14 6,488 7,191 8,449 9,179
14 and under 16 4,682 4,537 4,302 4,292
16 and under 21 9,402 9,566 10,613 9,545
21 and over 22,652 23,874 25,349 24,558
Total Found Guilty. 43,224 45,168 48,713 47,574