§ Sir Sydney ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many abandoned vehicles were removed by local authorities in England in(a) 2001–02 (b) 2002–03 and (c) 2003–04. [173407]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 18 May 2004]: The number of abandoned vehicles removed by local authorities in England was as follows:
Number of vehicles recovered by local authorities 2001–02 284,400 2002–03 298,900 Note: Figures for 2003–2004 will be available in early 2005