HC Deb 26 June 1956 vol 555 cc37-8W
90. Mr. F. M. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many murders were committed in England and Wales during the three months ended 31st May, 1956, compared with the same period in 1955, 1954, 1953, and 1952, respectively.

Major Lloyd-George

The number of murders recorded as known to the police during the months of March, April and May, 1956, was 45. The corresponding figures for preceding years were 1952, 51; 1953, 42; 1954, 54; 1955, 52.