§ Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if there have been any measureable consequences in terms of alcoholism and drink-related offences since the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 came into operation.
§ Mr. AncramIn Scotland since 1976 the upward trend in alcohol-related diseases has slowed; drunkenness offences have decreased; and drunk driving offences show a slower rate of increase than for motoring offences overall. I cannot, however, say to what extent these changes may result from the provisions of the 1976 Act because of the many variables affecting the relevant statistics.