HC Deb 01 February 1990 vol 166 c337W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many breath tests were carried out over the Christmas and new year periods in each of the last five years in Northern Ireland; and how many proved positive.

Mr. Cope

The table details the roadside evidential breath tests made by the Royal Ulster Constabulary in each of the last five years during the Christmas and new year periods:

Year Tested Positive
1985 70 25
1986 89 27
1987 34 10
1988 49 19
1989 105 41