HC Deb 17 July 1975 vol 895 c579W
39. Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to review the parole system; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer earlier this afternoon to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield and Tamworth (Mr. Grocott).

43. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners, whilst eligible, made no application for parole during 1974.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

In England and Wales during 1974, 804 eligible prisoners declined to be considered for parole.