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Written question asked by Alan Milburn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office;Prison Service

Question
How many prosecutions have been brought in each of the last five years for sales of butane gas to minors; and if he will provide a regional breakdown where available. - Information collected centrally under the Intoxicating Substances (Supply) Act 1985 does not identify the substance involved. (Holding answer 6 December 1996).
Answer

Mr. Milburn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have been brought in each of the last five years for sales of butane gas to minors; and if he will provide a regional breakdown where available. [7751] Mr. Maclean: [holding answer 6 December 1996]: Information collected centrally under the Intoxicating Substances (Supply) Act 1985 does not identify the substance involved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7751; 287 c148W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Aerosols Prosecutions Misuse Liquefied petroleum gas Young people Retail trade Solvents