§ 3. Mr. Wilkesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in how many murder cases since 1st January, 1938, where the jury have made a strong recommendation to mercy has the death sentence been carried out; and in particular in how many cases since July, 1945.
§ Mr. EdeThe figures for England and Wales are 17 since 1st January, 1938, and five since July, 1945.