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Written question asked by David Evennett (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Drugs: Misuse

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many hand swab drug tests were undertaken by police in each London borough in the last period for which figures are available.
Answer

Compulsory screening tests of suspected drug drivers can only be conducted by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State. No such device is at present available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
477 c342W; 210039
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Greater London Drugs Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk