§ 34. Mr. HARRISasked the Home Secretary how many cases of motor cars being stolen have been reported to the Metropolitan Police during the last 12 months; how many persons have been convicted of car stealing; and how many of receiving cars and parts thereof in the same period?
§ Mr. CLYNESDuring the 12 months ended 30th September, 1929, 2,939 motor cars were reported stolen in the Metropolitan Police District, and of these 2,136 were recovered within a few hours of their reported loss. Four hundred and seven 313 persons were convicted of stealing cars. Ninety-five persons were convicted of receiving cars and parts thereof.
§ Mr. HARRISIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the receivers of these goods have been traced to any extent?
§ Mr. CLYNESAs the latter part of my reply indicates, the necessary steps have been taken to deal with the receivers.