§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the total cost of each of the campaigns organised by his Department since 1981 in London to crack down on motor tax dodgers; and what has been the estimated amount of excise duty collected as a result of each campaign.
§ Mr. Peter Bottomley[holding answer 8 July 1988] : No figures are available for police costs associated with campaigns. The following table gives details of the Department's total costs for each London campaign together with the estimated additional revenue and fines arising.
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London campaigns: Costs and revenue gained Year Department of Transport costs Estimated revenue from induced licensing and prosecutions £ £ 1988 123,100 Results awaited 1987 95,000 7,300,000 1986 99,800 6,700,000 1985 78,500 No reliable figures available 1984 92,000 No reliable figures available
Year Department of Transport costs Estimated revenue from induced licensing and prosecutions £ £ 1983 114,400 No reliable figures available 1982 113,800 No reliable figures available 1981 112,900 No reliable figures available 1 No paid publicity. Identifiable staff costs only.