HC Deb 20 May 1980 vol 985 c102W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what percentage convictions for murder, manslaughter and crimes of violence, respectively, have increased since 1963.

Mr. Brittan

The information is as follows:

Percentage increase from 1963 to 1978 in persons convicted of offences of violence against the person
England and Wales Percentages
Murder +128
Manslaughter +88
Other offences of violence against the person +213
Total +212