§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many owners or operators of cars and lorries have been prosecuted for emitting noxious fumes, in each of the past five years for which records are available; how many of such prosecutions have led to convictions; and what penalties were imposed. [32170]
§ Mr. NorrisVery few emission offences are taken to court because most offenders rectify defects quickly when faced with the prospect of prohibition or prosecution.
The precise information requested is not available because the records kept by the Home Office do not separately identify any emissions offences prosecuted by the police.