HC Deb 02 May 1935 vol 301 c566W
Mr. BATEMAN

asked the Home Secretary how many persons were arrested during 1934 in the Metropolitan police area for loitering with intent to steal, and how many were acquitted?

Captain CROOKSHANK

The number of suspected persons or reputed thieves proceeded against in the Metropolitan police district in 1934 for frequenting public places with intent to commit felony was 3,486 and, of these, 1,146 were discharged.