Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 February 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 February 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to reduce the incidence of driving whilst under the influence of illegal drugs.

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to reduce the incidence of driving whilst under the influence of illegal drugs. [69543] Mr. Boateng: We are working closely with the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions and Association of Chief Police Officers. The Home Office Police Scientific Development Branch is researching into the possible development of roadside drugs screening technology and we support the Association of Chief Police Officers in its work to ensure that officers have the appropriate training to enforce the current legislation as effectively as possible. We will consider possible changes in legislation in the light of the results of the DETR research into the incidence of drugs in road fatalities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 69543; 325 c138W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Association of Chief Police Officers Drugs Driving under influence Police Misuse Training Testing Road traffic offences Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Police Scientific Development Branch