HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 c377W
Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what co-ordinated measures are taken to prevent cycle thefts.

Mr. Hurd

The Home Office and police co-operate to provide posters, leaflets and other publicity which gives advice on securing cycles against theft. Owners are also encouraged to die stamp each cycle with their post code and house number, and attach a "coded cycle" sticker, to discourage thieves.

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many cycles were reported stolen in 1982; and what was the total estimated value of these;

(2) how many of the cycles reported stolen in 1982 in England and Wales were recovered and returned to their owners;

(3) how many cycles recovered by the police in 1982 in England and Wales which were suspected of being stolen were not returned to their owners.

Mr. Mellor

The number of offences of theft of a pedal cycle recorded by the police in England and Wales in 1982

Prison Certified Normal Accommodation Population Percentage Category A prisoners
Albany 144 165 11
Frankland 318 *227 0
Gartree 225 219 17
Hull 318 298 11
Long Lartin 420 395 13
Parkhurst 270 269 13
Wakefield 757 707 8
Wormwood Scrubs (D Hall) 300 255 9
* A third wing at Frankland has recently been opened and the population is being steadily built up.