Parole

39.

Mr. Aitken
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to review the parole system; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Roy Jenkins
I would refer the hon. Member to my answer earlier this afternoon to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield and Tamworth (Mr. Grocott).

43.

Mr. Hardy
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners, whilst eligible, made no application for parole during 1974.

Mr. Roy Jenkins
In England and Wales during 1974, 804 eligible prisoners declined to be considered for parole.