§ Mr. Arnold Shawasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many pedal cyclists have been prosecuted in the years 1975, 1976 and 1977, respectively, for wilfully riding on a foot-path by the side of any road made or set apart for the use of foot passengers 707W thereby contravening Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesInformation is available only on the total number of persons prosecuted in England and Wales for riding a pedal cycle on a footpath, who numbered 1,319 in 1976. Proceedings taken under Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835 cannot be distinguished. Figures for 1975 cannot readily be obtained, and figures for 1977 are not yet available.
§ Mr. Arnold Shawasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many drivers of motor vehicles have been prosecuted in the years 1975, 1976 and 1977 respectively, for wilfully driving on a footpath by the side of any road made or set apart for the use of foot passengers thereby contravening Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesInformation is available only on the total number of prosecutions in England and Wales for offences of driving a motor vehicle on a footway, which numbered 5,198 in 1975 and 6,398 in 1976. Proceedings taken under Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835 cannot be distinguished. Figures for 1977 are not yet available.