HL Deb 07 February 1973 vol 338 cc1131-2WA
BARONESS WOOTTON OF ABINGER

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will give, in terms comparable with the answer given to a similar Question on January 2, 1971,

Grounds on which granted
On grounds affecting the original conviction On account of technical irregularities in the conviction or sentence
(A) (B)
Year Total number of persons to whom granted Road traffic and minor offences Other offences
1970 … … 360 349 5 6
1971 … … 109 98 9 2
1972* … … 346 336 5 5
*The 1972 figures are provisional.
the number of free pardons granted by Royal Prerogative for 1970 and subsequent years, distinguishing cases of substance from those involving only technicalities.

THE MINISTER OF STATE, HOME OFFICE (VISCOUNT COLVILLE OF CULROSS)

The following are the figures:

House adjourned at eighteen minutes before seven o'clock.