HC Deb 27 November 1987 vol 123 c367W
Mr. Adley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy concerning on-the-spot fines for offenders against the litter laws.

Mr. John Patten

We have no objection to on-the-spot fines, provided that the fines do not have to be paid immediately, and provided that they do not create additional enforcement work for the criminal justice services.