§ 55. Viscount CURZONasked the Minister of Transport what is at present done with the money received from motorists by means of fines for infringements of the Motor Car Acts; and whether in any future legislation he will take steps to ensure that such fines will be paid into the Imperial Exchequer?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. Fines imposed under these Acts like other police court fines not specially allocated by Statute are paid into local funds. The proposal to divert them to the Exchequer might be considered in the event of legislation, but I cannot say what conclusion would be arrived at.