HC Deb 08 May 1928 vol 217 c182W
Mr. DAY

asked the Home Secretary the number of applications that have been made by the police in the Metropolitan area for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date for bail to be forfeited for the non-appearance of prisoners; and the gross amount forfeited?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The number of applications made by the Metropolitan Police during the 12 months ended 31st March, 1928, for bail to be forfeited for the non-appearance of prisoners is 590, and the gross amount forfeited is £542 17s. 5d.