HC Deb 14 May 1959 vol 605 cc166-7W
66. Mr. Royle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give the percentage figures for 1958 of the convictions recorded in cases of driving under the influence of drink or drugs, in magistrates' courts and quarter sessions, respectively.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I regret that figures for 1958 are not yet available. In 1957, 91 per cent. of these offences dealt with summarily in magistrates' courts resulted in convictions. Strictly comparable figures for cases coming before courts of quarter session are not available, but 48 per cent. of persons tried at courts of quarter session and assize were convicted.