§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many cases of arson were reported in Wales in 1990, 1991 and 1992; what was the estimated total property damage resulting from these fires; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackThere were 1,123 notifiable offences of arson recorded by the police in Wales in 1991 compared with 904 offences in 1990. Information for 1992 is not yet available. Information is not collected centrally on total property damage resulting from these fires. I do not intend to make a statement.