HC Deb 15 February 1967 vol 741 cc103-4W
69. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prosecutions there were in 1965 and 1966 against coal merchants for short weight; and how many were convicted.

Mr. Ross

Information for the calendar year is not available, but during the local authority year 1964–65 there were 25 prosecutions and 25 convictions. The figures for 1965–66 are 35 and 31.

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