HC Deb 09 June 1969 vol 784 cc195-6W
63. Mr. Sandys

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the corrected figures for murder in England and Wales during the year 1968.

Mr. Callaghan

The latest corrected figure for offences of murder known to the police in England and Wales in 1968 is 174. This figure includes five offences not yet disposed of by the courts. The estimated number of "capital" offences within this total is 45, which includes one of the five cases outstanding.