HC Deb 31 October 1975 vol 898 cc638-9W
Mr. Nelson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of obscene telephone calls received by members of the public in the Greater London area and reported to the police since 9.45 p.m. on Sunday 26th October.

Dr. Summerskill

I regret that this information is not readily available and could not be obtained except at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Nelson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the total number of obscene telephone calls received by members of the public in the Greater London area and reported to the police over the last 12 months;

(2) what is the total number of obscene telephone calls received by members of the public and reported to the police over the last 12 months;

(3) what is the number of convictions for offences relating to the making of obscene telephone calls generally, and in the Greater London area, respectively, over the last 12 months.

Dr. Summerskill

I regret that this information is not available.