HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 cc113-4W
Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give the number of proceedings, convictions, and charges proved for drunkenness in the Metropolitan Police district and/or the County of London, and in the City of London, respectively, during the calendar year 1946; and the comparable figures for 1945.

Mr. Ede

The following table gives the available information:

Metropolitan Police District. City of London.
1945. 1946. 1945. 1946.
Proceedings for Drunkenness 8,483 9,118 62 77
Charges proved 8,270 8,838 62 77
Convictions 7,495 8,159 57 77