HC Deb 25 June 1936 vol 313 cc1939-40
29. Mr. LOVAT-FRASER

asked the Home Secretary how many men were convicted of being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle during 1935?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Simon)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Return of Offences relating to motor vehicles for 1935, which was presented to Parliament on the 25th May. The return shows that the number of charges of driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle when under the influence of drink or a drug which resulted in a conviction was 1,966.

Mr. LEACH

Is the right hon. Gentleman of opinion that the magistrates in general are observing the law in regard to this highly serious offence?