HC Deb 22 December 1971 vol 828 c382W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many charges for loitering with intent were brought by the Metropolitan Police in 1965 and 1970; and what was the breakdown by police divisions in 1970.

Mr. Sharples

In 1965, proceedings were brought against 1,636 persons. In 1970 the number was 2,245. I shall write to the hon. Member about the divisional figures.