HC Deb 12 November 1936 vol 317 cc1026-7
28. Mr. DAY

asked the Home Secretary the number of prosecutions that have been instituted against persons for breach of the regulations in Hyde Park for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and will he give particulars?

Sir J. SIMON

During the 12 months ended 31st October, 2,718 persons were prosecuted for breaches of the Hyde Park regulations. The particulars involve a number of figures and, with the hon. Member's permission I will circulate them in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. DAY

Have all these prosecutions been disposed of, or have several been adjourned sine die?

Sir J. SIMON

I could not say without notice.

Following are the figures:

The offences in respect of which proCeedings were taken were as follow:

Cases.
Exceeding the 20 m.p.h. speed limit 1,728
Indecency 599
Wilfully interfering with persons using the Park 145
Allowing motor vehicles to remain stationary after sunset 91
Using the Park as a standing place for vehicles 50
Miscellaneous 105