§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many breath tests were carried out over the Christmas and new year period 1992–93 in Northern Ireland; how many of these proved positive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mates[holding answer 1 March 1993]: During the period 19 December 1992 to 1 January 1993 a total of 156 persons were breath tested; 29 of these (18–6 per cent.) were found to be over the legal limit.
The percentage of tests which proved positive has fallen slightly since last year and maintains the downward trend of the last few years. However, it is still unacceptably high.