HC Deb 02 July 1930 vol 240 c1964
60. Sir C. COBB

asked the Home Secretary the number of cases of theft from delivery vans in London during the last year; whether there has been an increase in this particular crime; and in how many cases during the last year convictions have been secured?

Mr. SHORT

The number of known cases of thefts from delivery vans during the year 1930 in the Metropolitan police district was 611, 24 more than in 1929. The number of convictions was 128.

Mr. MARCH

Can the Under-Secretary state how many vanguards were attached to the vans when the things were stolen?

Mr. SHORT

That question does not arise.