§ 6. Sir Richard Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many murderers have been convicted of offences involving violence during the last five years after their release from prison; and how many have been recalled from licence for offences of this nature.
§ Mr. CallaghanSince 1st July, 1964, in England and Wales three murderers released on licence have been convicted of further offences of serious violence. All three had their licences revoked.
§ Sir Richard GlynDo these include the case of the released murderer who was convicted of a serious crime of violence at Winchester Assizes recently under another name? Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that his statistics include cases of murderers who are released and are later convicted under other names?
§ Mr. CallaghanYes. I am certain about that. I have not the details of the Winchester case. There have been 116 murderers released on licence, and a close watch is kept on their activities. I think that we are aware of every one of them.