PUBLIC MEETINGS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, LONDON (PROSECUTIONS).

HC Deb 01 July 1937 vol 325 c2129

16. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Home Secretary how many prosecutions for offences in connection with public meetings or demonstrations have taken place in the Metropolitan area during the past 12 months?

Sir S. Hoare

The total number of prosecutions for offences in connection with public meetings or demonstrations in the Metropolitan area during the past 12 months is 320.

Mr. Sorensen

Can the right hon. Gentleman get information regarding the number of sentences?

Sir S. Hoare

Perhaps the hon. Member will put down a question.