HC Deb 03 November 1988 vol 139 cc752-3W
17. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has on the recent trend in prison sentences for violent criminals; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Since 1984, average Crown court prison sentences for men over 21 have increased by 31 per cent. for sexual offences, 21 per cent. for robbery and 13 per cent. for violence against the person.

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