§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many prisoners were released on parole during 1984 following the exercise of the powers contained in section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982;
(2) how many prisoners who were eligible for parole were refused parole in 1984 following the exercise of the powers contained in section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982;
(3) how many parolees released under section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982 had their licence revoked during 1984;
(4) following the exercise of his powers contained in section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982, how many applications for the revocation of a parole licence were turned down by the Parole Board during 1984.
§ Mr. MellorThe information available, which is provisional, relates to those serving sentences of less than 19½ months who became eligible for parole under section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982 and who were dealt with during 1984. About 5,120 were released on parole and 1,550 were refused parole. By the end of 1984 about 100 of those released had come to adverse notice while on parole licence of whom about 55 had their licence revoked. In the remaining 45 cases the Parole Board advised that it was not necessary to revoke the licence; about 30 received written warnings and for about 15 no further action was taken. Corresponding information about those serving sentences of 19½ months or more who were affected by the exercise of these powers could be provided only at disproportionate cost.