§ Mr. KnapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were fined under the Litter Act 1983 in 1988; and what proportion of these received the maximum sentence of £400.
§ Mr. John PattenThe number of persons fined under the Litter Act 1983 in 1988 was 1,551. Of these 0.1 per cent. (two defendants) received the maximum sentence of £400.