§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there have been in the latest 12 months for which figures are available for driving in bus lanes in the Metropolitan Police area.
§ Mr. MellorI understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that 4,100 prosecutions were brought against motorists in 1981 for driving in bus lanes and 3,500 in 1982; the corresponding figure for 1983 is not available.