§ Mr. TebbitTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many alleged traffic offences within the Metropolitan police area are currently under consideration for prosecution; whether that number is increasing or decreasing; and what was the position two and four years ago.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. TebbitTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what has been the longest time between the commission of an alleged traffic offence and notification of the intent to prosecute during the past two years;
(2) what is the average time between the alleged commission of a traffic offence and the notification of the driver concerned of whether a prosecution will be brought.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe information requested is not available.