Prison Population

HC Deb 20 May 1975 vol 892 c331W

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he proposes to take to reduce the prison population.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

I stated the Government's policy in the debate on the motion for the Adjournment on 21st March—[Vol. 888, c. 2151–2162]—and the matter is under continuous review.