HL Deb 11 May 1994 vol 554 c88WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many of the 72 persons killed in England and Wales since 1965 by persons previously convicted of homicide were killed by persons who had been released from life sentences.

The Minister of State, Home Office (Earl Ferrers)

Seventy-two persons in England and Wales were killed by those who had previously been convicted of homicide in England and Wales during the period 1963–1992. Of these, 18 had been killed by those who had been released from life sentences.

Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many people have died since 1965 (a) in Scotland and (b) in Northern Ireland at the hands of previously convicted killers.

The Minister of State, Scottish Office (Lord Fraser of Carmyllie)

Since 1965 a total of five and one individuals have died in Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively at the hands of persons previously convicted of murder.