§ 54. Mr. McENTEEasked the Home Secretary how many prosecutions have taken place since the issue of the order relating to the noise of road vehicles on 1st August, 1929; and whether it is proposed to issue further orders dealing with the noise of vehicles using the public roads?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Oliver Stanley)No separate figures are available showing the number of such prosecutions between 1st August, 1929, and 31st December, 1930. During 1931 the total number of prosecutions for noise offences in England and Wales was 24,721. I understand from my hon. Friend the Minister of Transport that he does not propose at present to issue any further regulations on this subject.
§ Mr. McENTEEHow many fines were inflicted as a consequence of these prosecutions?
§ Mr. STANLEYI could not say without notice.