HC Deb 08 March 1968 vol 760 c189W
Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now provide a breakdown showing for what reasons the police have stopped motorists prior to the application of a breathalyser test.

Mr. Taverne

In England and Wales up to 31st December, 3,281 breath tests were required on suspicion of the presence of alcohol, 3,526 after accidents, and 3,156 on suspicion that drivers had committed moving traffic offences.