HC Deb 28 November 1972 vol 847 cc122-3W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of successful prosecutions in the Metropolitan Police area for driving while under the influence of drink, during the last three years.

Mr. Carlisle

I am obtaining the relevant information and shall write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of prosecutions in the Metropolitan Police area for exceeding the speed limit for each of the last three years.

Mr. Carlisle

Following are the number of offences of exceeding speed limits in the Metropolitan Police district dealt with by prosecution:

1969 44,699
1970 32,540
1971 18,578

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of prosecutions for exceeding the speed limit in the London Borough of Wandsworth during the last three years.

Mr. Carlisle

I am obtaining this information and shall write to the hon. Member.