§ 25. Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were fined under the Litter Act 1983 in 1989; and what proportion of these received the maximum sentence of £400.
§ Mr. John PattenInformation for 1989 will not be available until autumn 1990. In 1988, a total of 1,560 people were fined under the Litter Act 1983, of which two (0.1 per cent.) received the maximum fine of £400.
§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with police organisations about enforcing the present anti-litter laws.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNone, but bodies representing the police service were invited to submit comments on the proposals about litter which are now contained in the Environmental Protection Bill.