HC Deb 08 November 1962 vol 666 c85W
Mr. Boyden

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of persons charged with offences relating to fireworks on 4th and 5th November in the Metropolitan Police District.

Mr. Woodhouse

315 persons were charged with offences relating to fireworks in the Metropolitan Police District on 4th November and 5th November. Some of the charges were for obstructing police, assaults on police, obstructing the footway, and insulting words and behaviour at places where fireworks were being discharged. In addition 65 persons were reported with a view to considering possible summonses.

Mr. Boyden

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department What was the number of persons charged with offences relating to fireworks between 1st October and 3rd November in the Metropolitan Police District.

Mr. Woodhouse

Six persons were charged with offences relating to fireworks in the Metropolitan Police District between 1st October and 3rd November. In addition 47 persons were reported with a view to considering possible summonses.

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