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Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 March 2010. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.


Motor Vehicles: Seized Articles

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many cars were seized in the Merseyside Police Authority area for (a) crushing and (b) disposal by other means in each of the last five years.
Answer

This information is not held centrally. The police can seize and remove vehicles in certain circumstances. Any vehicle so seized can be reclaimed on payment of charges and on satisfaction of any other prescribed requirements. If a vehicle is not reclaimed, the police may dispose of it as they consider appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c1020W; 322629
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Immobilisation of vehicles Greater Manchester
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk