HC Deb 01 February 1980 vol 977 cc820-2W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what offences those currently serving life sentences were convicted.

Mr. Brittan

Murder; manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility (section 2 of the Homicide Act 1957); man- slaughter; rape; buggery; unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13; incest; attempted murder; attempted rape; attempt to strangle or choke; grievous bodily harm; wounding with intent; robbery; assault with intent to rob; causing or conspiring to cause, an explosion; using firearms to resist arrest; arson; administering stupefying drugs; kidnapping; aggravated burglary.