§ Mr. Gregory CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many prosecutions there have been in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years of drivers who had in excess of twice the legal limit of alcohol in their blood. [176629]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Chief Executive of Roads Service (Dr. Malcolm McKibbin) has written directly to the hon. Gentleman in response to this Question
Letter from Dr. Malcolm McKibbin, dated 1 June 2004.
You recently asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland a Parliamentary Question about how many incidents of thefts from cars parked in car parks operated by and on behalf of the Department of Regional Development in Northern Ireland there were in 2003. I have been asked to reply as the issue raised falls within my responsibility as Chief Executive Roads Service has over 370 car parks throughout Northern Ireland, of which 45 per cent. are charged and 55 per cent. are free. During 2003 there were some 126 incidents of theft or attempted theft reported by members of the public to car park staff. However since many car parks are unmanned, there may have been additional cases reported directly to the police.
I hope this information is helpful.