HC Deb 07 July 1983 vol 45 c141W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to increase penalties for dropping litter.

Mr. Mellor

The maximum fine for offences under the Litter Acts of 1958 and 1971 was increased from £100 to £200 by the Criminal Justice Act 1982, the relevant provisions of which came into force on 11 April this year.