HC Deb 07 July 1997 vol 297 cc367-8W
Mr. Coaker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there were for selling alcohol to those aged under 18 years(a) nationally and (b) in Nottinghamshire in each of the last live years; and if he will make a statement. [6560]

Mr. Michael

Information for 1991 to 1995 (latest available) is given in the table.

Number of defendants prosecuted for selling intoxicating liquor to

persons under 181 in Nottinghamshire police force area and

England and Wales 1991–1995
Area 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Nottinghamshire 11 — 1 — 2
England and Wales 309 195 156 137 198
1 Section 169(1) of Licensing Act 196.