§ 94. Mr. F. Harrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average number of cars reported stolen daily in the Metropolitan Police area; and the average percentage subsequently recovered.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerIn 1959 the daily average number of motor vehicles, including motor bicycles, whose loss was reported to police in the Metropolitan Police District was 72.988. The average percentage recovered was 94.2 per cent.
§ 95. Mr. F. Harrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in view of the increasing danger to road users from the reckless driving of stolen cars, if he will introduce legislation to strengthen the powers of the courts and the penalties which may be imposed.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe law of larceny is at present under consideration by the Criminal Law Revision Committee, and I prefer to await their report before considering any legislation in this field.