HC Deb 30 November 1976 vol 921 c76W
Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what date he expects Section 91 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 to be fully effective in the abolition of imprisonment for drunkenness.

Mr. John

Section 91, which applies only to the offence of being drunk and disorderly, may not be brought into force until sufficient suitable accommodation for the care and treatment of persons convicted of the offence is available. I cannot say when this will be.

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