HC Deb 12 March 1951 vol 485 cc117-8W
93. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Food how many prosecutions have been initiated by his enforcement officers from 1st January, 1946, to the latest convenient date; how many were successful; and how much the fines totalled.

Mr. F. Willey

During the period 1st January, 1946, to 31st December, 1950, 44,145 persons were prosecuted for food offences on 114,967 charges. Of these charges 108,720, representing 94.5 per cent. led to convictions. The total of fine imposed amounted to£808,676, and in addition payment of costs awarded against persons prosecuted amounted to£97,442.

94. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Food how many prosecutions have been initiated by his enforcement officers in Cornwall from 1st January, 1946, to the latest convenient date; how many were successful; and how much the fines totalled.

Mr. F. Willey

During the period from the 1st of January, 1946, to the 31st of December, 1950, 422 persons were prosecuted for food offences in Cornwall on a total of 1,066 charges. Of these charges 959, representing 90 per cent. led to con victions. The total fines imposed amounted to£5,165 7s. 0d. and, in addition, payment of costs awarded against persons prosecuted amounted to£835 18s. 2d.