HC Deb 28 November 1996 vol 286 c335W
Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many prosecutions have taken place in each year under the terms of the Methylated Spirits (Sale by Retail) (Scotland) Act 1937 since 1966. [6361]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The information required is not separately identifiable within the Scottish Office Home Department classification of crimes and offences.

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment his Department has carried out in relation to the continuing abuse and misuse of methylated and surgical spirits. [6362]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

No assessment has been carried out by the Scottish Office in relation to the abuse and misuse of methylated and surgical spirits.