HC Deb 08 December 1978 vol 959 cc128-9W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrests were made in the Metropolitan Police area, between 1976 and the latest convenient date, for theft from the person, by police division and ethnic classification.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that the information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost, since his figures do not identify separately arrests for theft from the person.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrests were made in the Metropolitan Police area between 1976 and the latest convenient date for offences under section 4 of the Vagrancy Act 1824, by police division and ethnic classification.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.