FIXED PENALTIES FOR PEOPLE FOUND DRUNK IN A PUBLIC HOUSE

Early day motion 410, tabled 27 November 2007 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 2 members.

That this House notes the plan for police officers to visit public houses during the Christmas period in order to identify people who are drunk and raise funds for the Exchequer by charging a fixed penalty fee of £80; questions whether this is a good use of police time; and calls for the Home Office to cancel this plan.

Signatures by party: Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.