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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Friday, 13 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 April 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 19 April 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Driving Under Influence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects the first evidential roadside breathtesting device to be used by a constabulary.
Answer

[holding answer 18 April 2007]: We hope that manufacturers will be able to submit devices for approval later this year. The necessarily detailed tests for approval might then take around nine months. Once a device or devices are approved, it will be for manufacturers to market and police forces to purchase as they consider appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132031; 459 c751W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Driving under influence
Link
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