HC Deb 01 March 1920 vol 126 cc65-6W
Sir J. D. REES

asked the Home Secretary the number of convictions for drunkenness which took place in England and Wales, respectively, in each of the years 1913, 1914, and 1919; and if he can afford similar information in respect of Scotland and Ireland?

Mr. SHORTT

The figures for England and Wales respectively are:—

1913. 1914. 1919.
England 177,971 174,451 54,947
Wales 10,906 9,377 2,964

For the figures for Scotland and Ireland I must refer the honourable Baronet to the Ministers for those countries.

Mr. FRANCE

asked the Home Secretary the number of convictions for drunkenness in Greater London during January of this year, together with the corresponding figures for 1914, 1918, and 1919?

Mr. SHORTT

The figures asked for are as follows:—

January, 1920 2,762
January, 1914 5,066
January, 1918 1,015
January, 1919 1,037