HC Deb 06 July 1971 vol 820 c366W
Mr. Jeffrey Archer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment for murder have been released in the last five years: and what was the average length of time they served.

Mr. Carlisle

During the years 1965–70, 140 prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, or to detention during Her Majesty's Pleasure, for murder were released on licence in England and Wales. The periods of imprisonment served were as follows:

Mr. Carlisle

The following table gives the most recent information for prisoners serving determinate sentences in England and Wales:

10 to 12 years inclusive … 318
Over 12 years and un to 15 years … 77
Over 15 years and up to 18 years … 16
Over 18 years … 33
Total … 444