§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police authorities provide a post-coding service for bicycles seven days per week; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenThe information requested is not held centrally. Police forces encourage owners of bicycles to 729W have them marked with their post code; owners should contact the police crime prevention officer who will be able to advise on local arrangements for marking to be carried out.