HC Deb 17 May 1984 vol 60 c212W
43. Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the percentage increase in convictions of persons under 21 years of age since 1979.

Mr. Mellor

The number of persons aged under 21 years found guilty at all courts of all offences in England and Wales has increased by 10 per cent. over the period 1979 to 1982. Information for 1983 is not yet available.