§ Mr. Spellerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have arisen following information on untaxed vehicles given to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre as a result of reports from the police and traffic wardens.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI have been asked to reply.
584WThe following table gives the number of prosecutions following reports on the unlicensed use of vehicles over the last three years. It also provides the number of cases where the evader agreed in lieu to settle out-of-court by payment of a penalty.
Prosecutions Out of Court Settlements 1982–83 126,000 91,000 1983–84 167,000 102,000 1984–85 167,000 123,000 1985–86* 120,000 90,000 * April to November