Oral Answers to Questions — Crime (Research)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 April 1948.

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Photo of Mr Peter Freeman Mr Peter Freeman , Newport (Monmouthshire/Gwent) 12:00, 22 April 1948

In view of the fact that crime is the result of a large series of previous events, including heredity, education, upbringing, environment and other circumstances, for which the prisoner is in no way answerable or responsible, does not my right hon. Friend think it desirable to make some inquiry into the cause of crime?