§ Mr. Douglas-Mannasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many prosecutions there were under Section 62(4) and (5) of the Rent Act 1968 during each of the last five years; and what was the average penalty imposed in the cases where a conviction was obtained.
§ Mr. ArmstrongFollowing is the available information:
Year Persons proceeded against Persons found guilty Penalty 1970 … 1 1 Fined £1 for each of 5 offences. 1971 … 2 2 One fined £5. One fined £15. 1972 … 1 — — 1973 … — — — 1974 … — — —