§ 61. Sir D. Kaberryasked the Postmaster-General if he will state, to the latest convenient date for the last 12 months, the number of telephone kiosks damaged in the City of Leeds; what are the comparative figures for the previous 12 months; how many prosecutions have been brought against the persons causing the damage to telephone kiosks in Leeds in the last 12 months; and what penalties were inflicted upon the persons found guilty of wilful damage.
§ Mr. Edward ShortFour hundred and 450 for the years ended 31st March, 1967, and 1966, respectively.
Twenty-four prosecutions were brought; three offenders were imprisoned, 15 were fined, one was put on probation; four are awaiting sentence and one is awaiting trial. Three more were cautioned.