§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many(a) people and (b) children under the age of 18 years have been prosecuted for alcohol-related crime in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [4408]
§ Sir John WheelerInformation is not available in the form requested. Statistics are kept on offences directly related to alcohol consumption but not on crimes where the offender is under the influence of alcohol. The table gives figures for primary offences involving alcohol, some of which also cover drugs. The majority are motoring offences such as driving while unfit through drink or drugs or driving with excess alcohol in breath. The "other" category includes, for example, simple drunk, and drunk in charge of a loaded firearm.
Department with a view to extending the provisions of the proposed decommissioning Bill to England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [5118]
§ Sir John WheelerI have done so, and the Bill so extends.