§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been paid in fines to unclamp vehicles in the metropolis in the current year.
§ Mr. HurdUp to 18 November, 22,124 wheel clamp release charges of £19.50 each have yielded a total of £431,418.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will ascertain from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis the cost in the current year to public funds for clamping vehicles.
§ Mr. HurdYes. The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis is being asked to provide up-to-date costings for the experimental wheel-clamping scheme. I shall write to my hon. Friend as soon as these are available.