HC Deb 18 December 1969 vol 793 cc372-3W
34. Mr. John Page

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have been convicted for offences against the Litter Act in each year since its inception; and how many have been convicted for the dumping of substantial loads of rubbish or derelict motor vehicles during the relative periods.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The following table shows, for England and Wales, the number of persons convicted of offences under the Litter Act, 1958, and under Section 19 of the Civic Amenities Act, 1967.

Persons Convicted Litter Act 1958 Persons Convicted Civic Amenities Act 1967, Section 19
1958 262
1959 2,370
1960 2,527
1961 2,322
1962 2,457
1963 2,648
1964 2,866
1965 2,803
1966 2,670
1967 2,851 10
1968 2,342 520