HC Deb 22 June 1966 vol 730 cc93-4W
108. Mr. St. John-Stevas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to provide heavier penalties for thefts from lorries.

Mr. Taverne

The Criminal Law Revision Committee, in its report on Theft and Related Offences published on 18th May, has recommended increasing the maximum penalties for theft to 10 years and for robbery to life imprisonment. My right hon. Friend is considering this report.