§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many prosecutions have been instituted in England and Wales under the Litter Acts in each of the last three years;
(2) what was the average fine for conviction under the Litter Acts in England and Wales in each of the last three years; and how many of those convicted have been fined the maximum penalty;
(3) how many convictions have been obtained in England and Wales under the Litter Acts in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. CarlisleFollowing is the readily available information:
prosecuted; if any cases have not been proceeded with arising from the personal intervention of any police officer of whatever rank; and for what reasons.
§ Mr. CarlisleI am arranging to obtain the available information and shall write to the hon. Member.