Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 February 2006. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 13 February 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.

Drug Testing/Treatment Programmes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 20th December 2005, Official Report, column 2892W, on drug testing (drivers), what discussions he has had with his Australian counterpart on the use of tests on saliva for the presence of drugs.

Answer: The Home Office Scientific Development Branch is currently developing a device to test for the presence of drugs via analysis of saliva. The branch keeps fully abreast of relevant work in other countries, including the recent developments in Australia. An official from the branch attended in December a conference reporting the Australian experience and other findings worldwide. All relevant material will be taken properly into account as work continues.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 442 c1720W;442 c1720W; 48120
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Drug Testing (Drivers)
Tuesday, 20 December 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Drugs Driving under influence Testing
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