HC Deb 18 May 1989 vol 153 c253W
Mr. Heddle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis as to whether maximum use and benefit is currently being derived from the Metropolitan police car pound at Calthorpe street, London WC1; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I understand from the commissioner that although the car pound at Calthorpe street WCI has not yet been used to full capacity it is regarded as an important acquisition, allowing the Metropolitan police scope for expansion of their removal operations and providing additional space which may be required in the event of closure of other car pounds.