False Fire Alarms (Hansard, 22 March 1967)

§ Mr. Edwin Wainwright
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many false fire alarms have occurred during each of the past four years; and if, in consultation with the Postmaster-General, he will introduce schemes to reduce such calls to a minimum.

§ Mr. Roy Jenkins
In England and Wales, 28,312 in 1963; 36,624 in 1964; 37,722 in 1965; and 36,876 in 1966. Some

PERIOD OF SENTENCE SERVED CONTINUOUSLY IN ENGLAND AND WALES (EXCLUDING PERIODS OF ESCAPE AND PRISONERS RECALLED AFTER RELEASE ON LICENCE)

Over 25 years Over 20 years Over 15 years Over 10 but not over 15 years Over 5 but not over 10 years^* Over 1 but not over 5 years^*

Men … … — — 1 13 330 4,600

Women … … — — — — 7 70

^* Approximate; exact figures are not available.

§ Mr. Victor Yates
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement about his proposals for improving prisoners' earnings.

§ Mr. Roy Jenkins
A scheme will be introduced on 28th March at Kirkham Prison which will enable prisoners in workshops there to earn up to £1 a week as compared with their present maximum of about 11s. 0d. Higher earnings will depend on increased productivity. The scheme is intended as a forerunner for others.

PERIOD OF SENTENCE SERVED CONTINUOUSLY IN ENGLAND AND WALES (EXCLUDING PERIODS OF ESCAPE AND PRISONERS RECALLED AFTER RELEASE ON LICENCE)
			Over 25 years	Over 20 years	Over 15 years	Over 10 but not over 15 years	Over 5 but not over 10 years^*	Over 1 but not over 5 years^*
Men	…	…	—	—	1	13	330	4,600
Women	…	…	—	—	—	—	7	70
^* Approximate; exact figures are not available.