HC Deb 13 July 1970 vol 803 cc136-7W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many murders were committed in the years 1968 and 1969, respectively.

Mr. Carlisle

The latest corrected figures for murder known to the police in England and Wales are: 1968, 148; 1969, 121 (including two not yet disposed of by the courts).

Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many murders formerly classified as capital were committed in the years 1968 and 1969, respectively.

Mr. Carlisle

The latest corrected figures for murder known to the police in England Wales estimated as "capital" are: 1968, 42; 1969, 37.

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