HC Deb 19 November 1991 vol 199 cc144-5W
Mr. Kilfedder

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been convicted of drink-drive offences in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Mawhinney

The information requested is:

Persons convicted of drink-driving offences in Northern Ireland1
Number
1986 2,985
1987 2,990
1988 2,750
1989 2,432
1990 2,711
1 These figures refer to convictions where the drink-drive offence was the primary offence.

The Government are fully committed to continuing their campaign against drinking and driving.