HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 c682W
Dr. Reginald Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of motor vehicles impounded by the Metropolitan Police are recovered from pounds without (a) immediate or (b) ultimate payment of the charges incurred.

Dr. Summerskill

In the last 12 months about 31 per cent. of charges due were not paid at the time vehicles were recovered from police custody. The Commissioner estimates that ultimately about 10 per cent. of these charges are not paid.

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