HC Deb 21 January 1975 vol 884 c332W
Mr. Tom King

asked 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 Howell

Following 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.

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