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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Croy (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 June 1999.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
What proportion of emergency calls requiring a police car to attend a scene speedily in the last six months for which figures are available have proved to be false alarms: (a) in the Metropolitan Police area; (b) in the rest of England and Wales and (c) in Scotland [HL 2758]. - Inc figures and fact that figures for Scotland and false alarm information not available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2758; 601 c165-6WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Hoaxes and false alarms Emergency calls Police Metropolitan Police Scotland Wales Vehicles
Contains statistics
Yes