HC Deb 13 December 1979 vol 975 cc727-8W
Miss Richardson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is his estimate of the annual inflation rate from April 1979 to April 1980 and to April 1981; and what would be the cost of raising (a) the single person's allowance, (b) the married man's allowance, (c) the additional personal allowance and (d) the age allowance in line with that rate;

(2) what would be the cost in the financial year 1980–81 of raising (a) the

Mr. Brittan

It is not practicable to give this information in respect of all persons who have ever been convicted of murder. For those released in England and Wales during the years 1969–78 inclusive the average was nine years and eleven months. This includes young offenders detained during Her Majesty's pleasure but not persons who had previously been released on licence and subsequently recalled to prison.

Forward to