§ 17. Mr. PARKINSONasked the Home Secretary whether he can state the number of motorists that have been warned or summoned for having dirty or improper number plates during 1934; and whether, in view of the difficulty of identification of index plates due to dirt and inefficient lighting, he will take the necessary steps to see that the regulations are carried out?
Captain CROOKSHANKThe only figures available are those for the metropolitan police district. In that area during 1934 there were 1,149 summonses and written cautions for offences connected with identification marks. In addition there were 14,519 verbal warnings for irregularities connected with 530 number plates. The police are fully aware of the requirements of the law in this matter and I have no doubt that they do their best to enforce them.