Written question asked by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his Answer of 10th January, Official Report, column 266W, on alcohol-related crime, if he will break down the number of defendants by region; what assessment he has made of the reasons for the increase in the number of defendants selling intoxicating liquor to persons under 18 between 2002 and 2003; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Ross Cranston: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to his answer of 10 January 2005, Official Report, column 266W, on alcohol-related crime, if he will break down the number of defendants by region; what assessment he has made of the reasons for the increase in the number of defendants selling intoxicating liquor to persons under 18 between 2002 and 2003; and if he will make a statement. [210739] Ms Blears: It has not been possible to provide an answer in the time available before Prorogation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1783W;432 c1778W; 210739
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Prosecutions Licensing laws Off-licences Sales Young people
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk