HC Deb 31 July 1936 vol 315 c1856
3. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in how many instances during the past 12 months it has been reported to the Metropolitan police that motor cars have been stolen; and will he give particulars of how many persons have been convicted for either stealing or receiving cars or parts thereof during that period?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Simon)

In the 12 months ended 31st December, 1935, 4,164 motor vehicles were recorded by the police as having been stolen or taken without the consent of their owners in the Metropolitan Police District, and of this number 4,052 were subsequently recovered. In the same period 319 persons were proceeded against for thefts of motor vehicles and 218 were found guilty. Separate figures are not available in regard to stealing or receiving parts of motor vehicles.

Mr. DAY

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the way in which the police are tracing receivers?

Sir J. SIMON

I think on the whole the position is satisfactory if 4,160 motor vehicles are moved and the police get back 4,052.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Is there any classification of the types of cars stolen and, if so, are there 100 h.p. Rolls Royce cars among them?