HC Deb 13 December 1971 vol 828 c33W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been prosecuted, how many convicted, and how many executed for treason since 1900, and under what Acts.

Mr. Carlisle

From 1900 to 1970 in England and Wales, nine persons were proceeded against under the Treason Acts, 1351–1842, seven found guilty and three executed. In the same period 25 persons were proceeded against and 17 found guilty under the Treason Felony Act, 1848, which does not carry the death penalty.