§ Mr. Tom Kingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many prosecutions under the Litter Act 1958 have been recorded each year for the past 10 years; how many persons have been found guilty; and what was the average amount of the fines imposed.
§ Mr. Denis HowellFollowing are the latest available figures:
Prosecution Convictions Average Fine £ 1964 2,984 2,866 Not available 1965 2,914 2,803 Not available 1966 2,773 2,670 Not available 1967 2,962 2,851 Not available 1968 2,435 2,342 Not available 1969 1,925 1,865 Not available 1970 1,854 1,777 5.20 1971 1,944 1,855 5.95 1972 2,356 2,275 7.74 1973 2,672 2,531 9.35
Prosecution Convictions Average Fine £ 1964 2,984 2,866 Not available 1965 2,914 2,803 Not available 1966 2,773 2,670 Not available 1967 2,962 2,851 Not available 1968 2,435 2,342 Not available 1969 1,925 1,865 Not available 1970 1,854 1,777 5.20 1971 1,944 1,855 5.95 1972 2,356 2,275 7.74 1973 2,672 2,531 9.35
Prosecution Convictions Average Fine £ 1964 2,984 2,866 Not available 1965 2,914 2,803 Not available 1966 2,773 2,670 Not available 1967 2,962 2,851 Not available 1968 2,435 2,342 Not available 1969 1,925 1,865 Not available 1970 1,854 1,777 5.20 1971 1,944 1,855 5.95 1972 2,356 2,275 7.74 1973 2,672 2,531 9.35 Notes:
(1) From 1967 onwards it has been possible to prosecute for the deliberate dumping of refuse under the Civic Amenities Act.
(2) The maximum fine was increased in 1971 by the Dangerous Litter Act.