HC Deb 29 June 1910 vol 18 c1084W
Mr. CAMERON CORBETT

asked the Lord Advocate if he will state the number of persons apprehended for drunkenness in Scotland in the year 1908, and the total decrease of the number apprehended in cities and burghs, and in counties, during the year 1909 as compared with 1908?

Mr. URE

The figures are as follows: Table showing (a) The number of persons apprehended in Scotland for drunkenness in the years 1908 and 1909; and (6) The decrease of drunkenness in the year 1909, as compared with apprehensions for the year 1908. Note.—The figures represent the apprehensions for the following offences: (1) Habitual drunkenness; (2) Drunk and drunk and incapable; (3) Drunk and disorderly; (4) Drunk in charge of child, horse, carriage, etc., etc.; (5) Drunk or drinking in a shebeen; (6) Disorderly on licensed premises or refusing to quit.