§ 21. Mr. Lilleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes have occurred in the level of sentences for crimes of violence over the past two years.
§ Mr. MellorThe proportionate use of custody for offences of violence rose between 1983 and 1985, as did the average sentence length for males over 21 sentenced in the Crown court.
§ 25. Sir Peter Blakerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the most recent clear-up rate for crimes of violence; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggIn 1986 the clear-up rate for offences of violence against the person was 71 per cent. Although this rate represents a slight decrease on the previous year, the number of such offences cleared up was greater in 1986 than in 1985.