§ Sir R. Russellasked the Postmaster-General whether particular age groups predominated in those persons prosecuted in the last five years for offences of vandalism at telephone kiosks; and whether the vandalism is spread evenly over the country or concentrated in particular districts.
§ Mr. BennThe following figures are available:
Year Juveniles (under 17) Adults 1960 … … 61 162 1961 … … 95 196 1962 … … 133 257 1963 … … 136 252 1964 … … 161 303 Vandalism has recently been concentrated in the London, Midlands and North-West districts.