HC Deb 01 May 1953 vol 514 c124W
Mr. Viant

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have been convicted during the past 12 months for being in charge of a motor car whilst under the influence of alcohol.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

The number of convictions in England and Wales in 1952 for driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drink or a drug was 2,567.