HC Deb 07 May 1969 vol 783 c92W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons were convicted for driving under the influence of drink in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures in each of the previous four years.

Mr. Ross

The numbers of convictions for driving a motor vehicle when unfit to drive through drink or drugs for each year since 1964, together with the numbers of convictions for the offence of driving a motor vehicle when the proportion of alcohol in the blood exceeds the prescribed limit, which was introduced in October, 1967, are set out in the table below.

NUMBER OF PERSONS CONVICTED OR FOUND GUILTY IN SCOTLAND FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRINK
Year Driving a motor vehicle when unfit to drive through drink or drugs Driving a motor vehicle when the proportion of alcohol in the blood exceeds the prescribed limit Total
1964 3,256 Not applicable 3,256
1965 3,745 Not applicable 3,745
1966 4,515 Not applicable 4,515
1967 4,772 157 4,929
1968 1,788* 3,770* 5,558*
* Provisional figure.