HC Deb 07 March 1949 vol 462 cc91-2W
Mr. Paton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons convicted of murder in England and Wales were executed; and how many reprieved during 1948.

Mr. Ede

Following is the information:

Number of persons convicted of murder in England and Wales in 1948 38
Number of persons executed (including two who were convicted in 1948 but executed in 1949) 8
Number of persons whose convictions for murder were commuted to penal servitude for life 26
Number of persons whose convictions for murder were respited and who were sent to Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum 4

Mr. Paton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons convicted of murder in Scotland were executed; and how many reprieved during 1948.

Mr. Woodburn

During 1948 three persons were convicted of murder in Scotland. One was executed: the other two were reprieved in January, 1949.