Written question asked by Lord Mawhinney (Conservative) on Monday, 2 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 1998. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will list the results and dates of the last three mandatory drug tests in each penal institution in England by (a) numbers tested, (b) the number of tests found positive and (c) the percentage of positive tests. - Includes ref to tables in Library.

Answer: Sir Brian Mawhinney: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the results and dates of the last three mandatory drug tests in each penal institution in England by (a) numbers tested, (b) the number of tests found positive and (c) the percentage of positive tests. [27517] Mr. George Howarth: Figures are provided in tables for the last three mandatory drug tests undertaken at each establishment in England prior to 1 December 1997, which is the most recent period for which reliable data are available. A copy of these tables has been placed in the Library.

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