HC Deb 09 March 1982 vol 19 c360W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have been brought resulting from the use of illegal citizens band rigs since the legalisation of certain types of citizens band radio.

Mr. Raison

Preliminary figures indicate that approximately 700 such prosecutions have been brought since the beginning of November. In most cases these relate to offences committed before the introduction of the authorised service.

Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his Department has any evidence of increased interference with radio, television and hi-fi reception since the legalisation of citizens hand radio.

Mr. Raison

None. There has been some reduction.