§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many (a) male and (b) female prisoners were granted parole in each year since 1982.
§ Mr. MellorThe information is as follows:
Persons recommended for parole* Year of decision Males Females 1982 5,074 106 1983 5,228 118 1984 11,498 388 1985† 13,680 450 * Excluding those who were not released on parole because the board's recommendations were not accepted by the Home Secretary. † Provisional figures.