§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Home Secretary how many persons have been convicted in England and Wales, during the 12 months prior to the last available date, for cruelty to animals; and how many of such persons have been sen-
— 1901. 1931. Crimes known to police. Persons proceeded against. Persons convicted at all Courts. Crimes known to police. Persons proceeded against. Persons convicted at all Courts. Defilement of girls under 13 143 124 83 78 46 27 Defilement of girls between 13 and 16. 93 97 34 383 270 139