HC Deb 08 May 1950 vol 475 cc25-6W
129. Mr. J. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many cars were stolen in England and Wales during 1950; how many were stolen in the Greater London area; and if he will state in each case the percentage recovered.

Mr. de Freitas

During the first three months of 1950, 3,615 vehicles were reported to the police as stolen in England and Wales, including 1,395 in the Metropolitan Police district. No exact information is yet available as to the percentages recovered, but they are very high.