§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many motor vehicles have been stolen in London during the latest convenient 12-month period; how many have been recovered; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TaverneDuring the 12 months ended 28th February, 7,350 motor vehicles were recorded by the police as having been stolen in the Metropolitan Police District (including 63 attempts). 2,735 stolen motor vehicles were recovered during that period. It is constantly emphasised in crime prevention publicity how much the public can do to protect themselves in this matter.