HC Deb 20 January 1972 vol 829 c220W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give the average time taken by the Metropolitan Police to analyse a blood sample for the purposes of a possible drink and driving charge; and whether he will arrange to ensure that all motorists are given the results of such tests within three days.

Mr. Sharples

The average time taken at the Metropolitan Police Laboratory is approximately four days. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No".