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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Mark Hunter (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Drug Screening

Question
What progress has been made in approving a roadside drug screening device for use by police.
Answer

The Forensic Science Service has been engaged in drawing up the detailed specification essential for such a device. The specification will be issued shortly; it will then be for manufacturers to prepare devices in line with that specification and to submit them to the type approval process.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
464 c553-4 
157289 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Drugs Driving under influence Measuring instruments Testing
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk