§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were convicted during 1972 of offences of violence against the person; and what were the figures for each of the previous five years.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe following is the available information:
Persons found guilty in England and Wales of indictable offences of violence against the person 1966–71:
1966 … … … … 16,036 1967 … … … … 17,076 1968 … … … … 18,338 1969 … … … … 20,855 1970 … … … … 23,443 1971 … … … … 26,266 Figures for 1972 are not yet available.