HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 c680W
Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons accused of crime in England and Wales since March 1972 have pleaded not guilty before a jury and been acquitted.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

Following is the immediately available information.

CROWN COURTS (ENGLAND AND WALES)
Persons for trial Acquitted
1972 … … … 51,921 8,487
1973 … … … 54,408 9,264

I am obtaining some further information and will write to the hon. Member.