HC Deb 24 June 1992 vol 210 c253W
28. Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what actions he is taking to reduce the incidence of alcohol-related crime in Scotland.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

To tackle alcohol-related crime we have tightened the licensing laws; provided tougher penalties for drink-driving offences; and introduced experimental bye-laws to prohibit drinking in public places. The Scottish Council on Alcohol, which receives substantial Government funding, has produced an education package "Ending Offending" which is widely used in penal establishments with offenders aged 16 to 30. There are many other local initiatives aimed at tackling alcohol and crime.