§ 24. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what research is currently being done on the incidence of murder since the abolition of capital punishment; and if he will publish any figures available which show the number of murders in each year since abolition, according to age, sex, and other relevant facts.
§ Mr. Harry EwingMy right hon. Friend keeps information on the incidence and circumstances of murders known to the police in Scotland under regular review and analysis. I shall consider what detailed information can be made available.