HC Deb 17 April 1975 vol 890 c135W
19. Mr. Thorpe

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that the existing fines for stealing cars are sufficient to act as a deterrent.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

We are satisfied that the courts have adequate powers to deal with car theft; but the penalties imposed are not the only, or even the best, deterrent to crime.