HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 cc357-8W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he is satisfied with the penalties for crimes of vandalism and violence; and what were the penalties imposed by the courts in 1975 for those found guilty of such offences.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I am satisfied with the maximum penalties prescribed in law for crimes involving vandalism and violence. Details of the penalties imposed by the courts for such offences in 1975 could not be provided without disproportionate effort.