HL Deb 08 March 2005 vol 670 c73WA
Lord Hanningfield

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many individuals aged (a) under 18; and (b) over 18, were convicted of drink driving in London in each of the past eight years. [HL1426]

Aged 10–17 Aged 18 and over All ages
Offence description Year Proceeded against Found guilty Proceeded against Found guilty Proceeded against Found guilty
Driving etc. after consuming alcohol or taking drugs3 1996 121 110 15,633 13,958 15,754 14,068
1997 114 103 16,587 15,102 16,701 15,205
1998 99 83 14,244 12,854 14,343 12,937
1999 99 92 12,659 11,433 12,758 11,525
2000 123 110 12,085 10,849 12,208 10,959
2001 118 108 11,748 10,413 11,866 10,521
2002 150 135 13,268 11,931 13,418 12,066
2003 111 100 12,834 11,513 12,945 11,613

1 These data are on the principal offence basis.

2 Combines Metropolitan and City of London Police force areas.

3 Offences under Road Traffic Act 1988, Sections 4(1), 4(2), 5(1)(a), 5(1)(b), 6(4) and 7(6).