§ Mr. BerminghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of prisoners dealt with by the parole board in 1990 and during the first quarter of 1991 were heard before their parole eligibility date.
§ Mrs. RumboldThese statistics could not be provided without incurring disproportionate cost. However, while there were delays in early 1990, there are no longer any general delays although some cases may be held up for special reasons such as late changes in inmates' circumstances or a need to obtain additional information.