§ 59. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the concern amongst many ministers of religion and social workers as to the increasing drunkenness amongst young people; and if he will now make a statement on the progress of the investigations being carried on under the direction of his Department.
§ Mr. R. A. Butler: Ishare the concern which is felt about the increase in the number of offences of drunkenness among young persons under 21, though it is right to add that the total is still small. I cannot at present add to previous answers about an investigation.