HC Deb 09 May 1968 vol 764 cc126-7W
49 and 50. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the (1) whether he is satisfied that the public analysts approved by him on the recommendation of the Royal Institute of Chemistry are qualified to test for alcohol in the blood by chromatography or other methods to a degree of accuracy satisfactory to the police and courts; and whether he will make a statement;

(2) which public analysts in the Sheffield area are able to provide an independent analysis of alcohol in blood for motorists suspected of excess alcohol in the blood.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

It is not for my right hon. Friend to approve or list the analysts who make independent analyses for motorists, or the methods they may use. The Royal Institute of Chemistry, however, have drawn up a list of analytical chemists to whom motorists may apply, and copies have been sent to chief officers of police. I am placing a copy in the Library.

Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home department if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT public analysts and other analysts who are prepared to carry out independent tests of alcohol in the blood or urine of motorists suspected of driving with excess alcohol in the blood; and whether their methods have been approved by him.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I have given to his other Questions on the same subject today.