HC Deb 28 October 1954 vol 531 c300W
71. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to introduce a system of parole for men who are serving prison sentences for the first time and who have served a part of their sentence, in order to relieve the overcrowded conditions of our prisons and to give men an opportunity to reform after a short experience of prison life.

Major Lloyd George

Any such proposal would require legislation, and I cannot say more at present than that careful note will be taken of the hon. Member's suggestion.