Director Of Public Prosecutions (Summonses)

Mr. Wm. Ross
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many summonses have been served on behalf of the DPP in each of the areas covered by the Rosemount, Victoria and Waterside police stations in 1973, 1974 and 1975 to the latest available date; and what is the approximate population in each of these areas.

Mr. Merlyn Rees
I understand that the number of summonses served by the police following direction for prosecution issued by the Director of Public Prosections are as follows:-------------
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|Rosemount|…|
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|Victoria |…|
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|Waterside|…|
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The RUC exercise their powers fully throughout the city, and the figures reflect an encouraging reduction in petty criminal activity.

The approximate population figures are as follows: Rosemount, 40,000; Victoria, 15,000; Waterside, 30,000.