HC Deb 16 July 2003 vol 409 cc360-1W
Matthew Taylor

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many malicious car fires were started by individuals under the age of 18 in each year since 1997. [125205]

Phil Hope

The information requested is in the following table. 2001 is the most recent year for which data are available.

Malicious primary car fires started by persons under 18 UK 1997–2001
Number
1997 9,098
1998 10,030
1999 14,352
2000 15,437
2001 18,841

Notes:

  1. 1. Figures for 2001 are provisional.
  2. 2. Primary fires are those which cause damage to property or involve casualties.

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