§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many detoxification centres have been established over the last four years for those detained by the police in a drunk and disorderly condition; and how many centres it is proposed to establish in the period until 2005. [144678]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeComprehensive information about the number of detoxification centres and plans for their establishment are not held centrally. However, work is under way to develop best practice in dealing with drunken detainees and to encourage the development of relevant facilities where appropriate.