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Written question asked by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 12 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Monday, 18 September 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Nitrous Oxide: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convictions have been made for the illegitimate supply of nitrous oxide under the The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice publishes information on the number of offenders convicted for various offences under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, including for the supply of a psychoactive substance, in the Outcomes by Offence data tool: December 2022.

However, it is not possible to disaggregate the supply of nitrous oxide from other psychoactive substances, as detail of exactly what substance is supplied is not held centrally in the Court Proceedings database.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
199207
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Convictions Misuse Nitrous oxide
Legislation
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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