§ 39. Mr. Doddsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he can yet make a statement following his investigation into the causes of the great increase in convictions for drunkenness.
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Ede)Not yet, Sir.
§ Mr. DoddsIn view of the concern about this matter and the fact that my right hon. Friend mentioned several months ago that he was looking into it, when might we expect to have a statement?
§ Mr. EdeIt was not some months ago that I mentioned this; it was only about six weeks ago. This is a very complicated question, to which I can bring no personal experience.