Minister to be quizzed on road side breath test stats

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 00:00

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson will this morning be grilled on the total number of roadside breath tests carried out over the last 5 years.

Liberal Vannin Member Zack Hall will be seeking to find out how many blood tests were conducted subsequent to roadside checks, and how many individuals tested positive.

The Minister will also be asked how many individuals refused to provide a specimen, and how many tests subsequently led to convictions.

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