Written question asked by Shaun Woodward (Conservative) on Friday, 22 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 October 1999. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 28 October 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.
Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when random testing for alcohol and drugs was introduced for train drivers. - Includes ref to Transport and Works Act 1992. (Holding answer 27 October 1999).
- Answer
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Mr. Woodward: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when random testing for alcohol and drugs was introduced for train drivers. [95989] Mr. Hill: [holding answer 27 October 1999]: Random testing for frontline railway staff, including train drivers, was introduced by regulation made under the Transport and Works Act 1992. The regulation came into force in December 1992.
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