HC Deb 11 April 1984 vol 58 cc218-9W
34. Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland what consultations he has had about prosecution policy in relation to evidence obtained from Camic intoximeter readings in drink driving offences in Scotland.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

There is a Crown Office working party consisting of representatives of the Crown Office, the procurator fiscal service, the Scottish Home and Health Department and the police monitoring the use of the Camic intoximeter. I am kept informed of its deliberations.

Criminal statistics for heroin offences in Scotland
1979 1980 1981 1982
Prosecuted Convicted Prosecuted Convicted Prosecuted Convicted Prosecuted Convicted
Unlawful Productions (S.4.(1)(a)) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Unlawful Supply (S.4(1)(b)) 5 3 14 8
Unlawful Possession (S.5(1)) 20 13 36 23 70 50 143 109
Possession with intent of supply (S.5(3)) 2 2 2 2 14 7 15 12

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