HC Deb 07 November 1983 vol 48 c33W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many stops and searches took place in 1982 in the Metropolitan police area; how many prosecutions followed; and how many resulted in convictions;

(2) if he will break down, by type of offence (a) prosecutions and (b) convictions resulting from stops and searches in the Metropolitan police area in 1982;

(3) how many stops and searches took place in 1982 and 1983 in each Metropolitan police district; and how many of these led to a prosecution.

Mr. Hurd

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.