HC Deb 20 July 1984 vol 64 c348W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of those released on parole on (a) their first application, (b) their second application and (c) their third or subsequent application have been recalled in each of the last five years.

Mr. Hurd

Of prisoners released on parole during 1983 at the first consideration, and not deported, about 3 per cent. were recorded on 16 July as having been recalled; of those released at the second consideration or at the third or later consideration, about 5 per cent. were recorded on that date as having been recalled. Corresponding information for earlier years could be provided only at disproportionate cost.