HC Deb 22 March 1967 vol 743 c282W
Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish a table in HANSARD, showing the number of male and female persons at present in Her Majesty's Prisons who have been continuously in prison, excluding periods of escape, for over one year, over five years, over 10 years, over 15 years, over 20 years, and over 25 years.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Mr. Roy Jenkins

On 15th September a circular letter was sent to all chief officers of Police in England and Wales drawing their attention to the provisions of this Order. It is not the practice to give guidance on the detection of offenders in connection with specific offences.