§ Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many prosecutions there have been for tions there have been for the discharge of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter into rivers under the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Acts, 1951 and 1961, during each of the last five years; and what have been the average fines imposed.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe only records kept of prosecutions for offences under the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Acts, 1951 and 1961, relate to all the offences under the Act, including those mentioned by the hon. Member. I list below the information which has been supplied by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department. Details of the fines imposed cannot be obtained without undue cost. PROSECUTIONS FOR OFFENCES UNDER THE RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) ACTS, 1951 AND 1961
Persons found guilty Year Persons Proceeded against Total Fined Otherwise dealt with 1966 30 25 25 — 1967 42 36 36 — 1968 33 25 23 2 1969 39 37 35 2 1970 64 60 58 2