HC Deb 03 May 1928 vol 216 cc1877-8
8. Captain GARRO-JONES

asked the Home Secretary how many charges under the Motor Car Acts were brought in 1922, 1925, and 1927, respectively?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I can give certain figures for 1922, 1925 and 1926. Those for 1927 are not yet available. In the three years first mentioned, the numbers of persons prosecuted for offences against the Motor Car Acts in England and Wales were 82,321, 150,762 and 163,344. Offences of drunkenness while in charge of motor vehicles and revenue offences committed by motorists are not included.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Are the charges of drunkenness while in charge available separately?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Yes, I think I can get them.