Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What assessment he has made on the impact on relations between the police and ethnic minorities of his proposals for mandatory drug testing. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the impact on relations between the police and ethnic minorities of his proposals for mandatory drug testing. [95027] Mr. Boateng: The police service needs to secure the trust and confidence of all sections of the community and to ensure that there is no unfair discrimination against any racial group. The police service is committed to a programme of action in response to the recommendations of the report of the Inquiry into the death of Stephen Lawrence published in February, to ensure that this aim is achieved. We would expect these principles to be reflected in any arrangements to be introduced for drug testing of arrestees.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 95027; 337 c60W
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Community relations Drugs Ethnic groups Police Minority groups Testing