Written question asked by Bob Spink (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 9 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Schools: Alcoholic Drinks

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many incidents of alcohol abuse on school grounds involving minors were reported in (a) England, (b) Essex and (c) Castle Point constituency in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The requested information is not available.The Department collects information on the reasons why pupils have been excluded, either for a fixed period or permanently. This includes the category for "drug and alcohol related". This data is available for England and Essex in SFR 18/2009 'Permanent and Fixed Period Exclusions from Schools in England 2007/08' which can be accessed at:"http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SFR/s000860/index.shtml"

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